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Head of compliance

Sydney
Ambit
Posted: 29 December
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About Us

We are an early-stage, fast-growing Fintech startup building a
global stablecoin payment orchestration channel
. We are already registered with
AUSTRAC (DCE)
and have secured key banking partnerships.

Unlike traditional exchanges, we focus on high-efficiency cross-border payments using USDT/USDC. We are currently preparing for global expansion.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on
Compliance Officer
to join us as a founding member.

This is
not
a data-entry role. You will be the
Designated Compliance Officer
. You will own the entire compliance function, from maintaining our AML/CTF Program to designing our automated transaction monitoring systems from scratch.

This is a rare opportunity for a
Senior Compliance Analyst
in the crypto/remittance/fintech space to step up into a
Head of Compliance
role and build a department your way.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Ownership (The "Officer" Role)

* Act as the
designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer
for the company with AUSTRAC.
* Manage regulatory reporting, including
SMRs (Suspicious Matter Reports)
, TTRs, and annual compliance reports.
* Lead the application process for our upcoming global expansion.

2. Program Management

* Take ownership of our existing AML/CTF Program.
* Review and update the Program regularly to ensure it matches our evolving business model.
* Coordinate independent reviews and act as the main point of contact for external auditors/regulators.

3. System Design & Vendor Management (Crucial)

* Since we are in the early build phase, you will act as the
"Compliance Product Owner"
.
* Select, configure, and manage third-party tools.
* Define the rules:
You will write the logic for transaction monitoring (e.g., risk scoring, velocity checks) and hand over clear requirements to the tech team/CTO for implementation.

4. Operations

* Handle day-to-day KYC/KYB approvals and complex transaction investigations.

Who You Are

* Experience:
2-5+ years of experience in AML/CTF compliance within
Crypto (DCE)
,
Remittance
, or
Fintech
. (Experience in traditional banking is acceptable only if combined with crypto knowledge).
* Knowledge:
Deep understanding of the
AML/CTF Act 2006
and AUSTRAC requirements. You know what "tipping off" means and how to spot a "money mule".
* Tech-Savvy:
You don't need to code, but you must be comfortable configuring SaaS dashboards and writing requirements for developers.
* Certification:
ACAMS (CAMS) or similar certification is a strong plus.
* Mindset:
You are a builder. You are comfortable working in a startup environment where you need to set up the rules, not just follow them.

Why Join Us?

* Career Step-up:
Move from being a "cog in the machine" to the
Head of Compliance
with full autonomy.
* Impact:
Build the compliance architecture from the ground up—no legacy systems to fix.
* Growth:
As we expand overseas, you will lead the global compliance strategy.

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