Compliance Officer (Australia)

We are the creators of a new fintech era!
Our mission is to change this world by making blockchain accessible to everyone in everyday life. WhiteBIT is a global team of over 1,200 professionals united by one mission — to shape the new world order in the Web3 era. Each of our employees is fully engaged in this transformative journey.
We work on our blockchain platform, providing maximum transparency and security for more than 8 million users worldwide. Our breakthrough solutions, incredible speed of adaptation to market challenges, and technological superiority are the strengths that take us beyond ordinary companies. Our official partners include the National Football Team of Ukraine, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT and VISA.

The future of Web3 starts with you: join us as a Compliance Officer (Australia)! Requirements:

— Experience in AML/CTF, compliance, risk, or financial crime within traditional financial services, fintech, payments, crypto, banking, or remittance
— Working knowledge of Australian AML/CTF obligations and AUSTRAC expectations
— Familiarity with customer onboarding, KYC, EDD, sanctions, PEP screening, and transaction monitoring
— Understanding of suspicious matter reporting, escalation handling, and recordkeeping
— Ability to interpret regulation and translate and apply it into practical internal processes
— Strong written communication and documentation skills
— High attention to detail and sound judgement
— Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where commercial growth and regulatory controls must both be supported
— Experience supporting audits, external due diligence, regulatory reviews, or licence readiness is highly desirable
— Experience in digital assets and/or high-risk financial products
— Exposure to AFSL-related compliance frameworks, compliance plans, breach reporting, or financial services regulation

— Minimum 3–5+ years’ experience in AML/CTF, compliance, financial crime, or risk within financial services, fintech, payments, banking, remittance, or digital assets.
— Experience in crypto, digital assets, OTC, exchange, payments, or other high-risk transaction environments is essential
— Practical experience with customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, PEP screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious matter escalation.
— Experience supporting audits, control testing, regulator requests, bank due diligence, or compliance remediation is advantageous.
— Experience supporting AFSL-related compliance, governance or licence-readiness work is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

— Strong understanding of Australian AML/CTF obligations, including AML/CTF program requirements, recordkeeping, reporting obligations, and governance responsibilities. AUSTRAC requires reporting entities to have an AML/CTF program and appoint an AML/CTF compliance officer.
— Good understanding of the regulatory risks associated with digital currency exchange services in Australia. AUSTRAC specifically regulates digital currency exchange providers and requires registration.
— Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools, crypto typologies, scam indicators, mule activity, wallet risk, source-of-funds assessment, and cross-border transaction risk.
— Understanding of the governance and compliance expectations relevant to an AFS licence applicant or licensee is desirable. ASIC requires organisational competence and compliance with licence obligations.
— Relevant compliance qualifications such as CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, governance/risk/compliance certifications, or crypto compliance training are highly regarded.

Personal Attributes

— High integrity, discretion, and sound judgement.
— Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
— Confidence managing sensit Responsibilities:
— Conduct customer onboarding reviews, including higher-risk and enhanced due diligence cases
— Support ongoing customer monitoring and periodic reviews
— Review transaction monitoring alerts and escalate unusual or suspicious activity
— Assist with suspicious matter assessment and reporting workflows
— Maintain sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes
— Help the MLRO develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and registers
— Support compliance readiness for AFSL operations and broader regulatory uplift
— Assist with control testing, gap analysis, remediation tracking, and evidence collection
— Maintain accurate records and audit trails for key compliance activities
— Work cross-functionally with operations, product, customer support, and leadership to ensure compliant execution of business activities
— Help prepare responses to due diligence questionnaires, partner reviews, audits, and regulator-related information requests
— Identify process improvements to make compliance more scalable and efficient as the business grows Immerse yourself in Crypto & Web3:
— Master cutting-edge technologies and become an expert in the most innovative industry.
Work with the Fintech of the Future:
— Develop your skills in digital finance and shape the global market.
Take Your Professionalism to the Next Level:
— Gain unique experience and be part of global transformations.
Drive Innovations:
— Influence the industry and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.
Join a Strong Team:
— Collaborate with top experts worldwide and grow alongside the best.
Work-Life Balance & Well-being:
— Modern equipment.
— Comfortable working conditions, and an inspiring environment to help you thrive.
— 28 calendar days of paid leave.
— Additional days off for national holidays.