Compliance Manager and MLRO, Coinbase Australia

The successful candidate’s role will be the Head of Compliance and MLRO for Coinbase’s Australian entity, Coinbase Australia (currently registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (“AUSTRAC”) to provide digital currency exchange services in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act, 2006, as amended. The role will manage Compliance in a high growth market for Coinbase and the Head of Compliance/MLRO will directly shape regulatory strategy while balancing Compliance with innovation. 

The role will fulfill Coinbase’s mission of being the most trusted cryptocurrency company by overseeing and managing all aspects of Coinbase’s Compliance programme in Australia. In addition, the Head of Compliance/MLRO will be responsible for managing the entity’s relationship with the Australian Regulator, AUSTRAC, as well as providing strategic advisory to the Coinbase business and product teams on all types of Compliance issues including all relevant regulatory requirements. This role will be supported by Coinbase’s global Compliance infrastructure and will report to the Director of Compliance for APAC. 

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties): 

• Identify relevant regulatory requirements for Coinbase Australia and ensure Coinbase’s ongoing compliance with the same, with a large focus the regulatory requirements.
• Keep ahead of regulatory developments in Australia that could impact Coinbase’s business and deploy necessary changes to maintain compliance in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to Australian senior management and the Coinbase Australia Board of Directors for the Australian entity regarding the Compliance Programme and overall regulatory landscape. Ensure appropriate escalation of compliance incidents or material issues to Compliance and business leadership and the Board. 
• Oversee / manage regulatory notifications, comment letters, and other communications as required. Handle day-to-day regulatory communications.
  
  

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): 

• 6+ years experience in compliance in Australia, including in senior leadership / management roles. 
• Direct, first-hand knowledge of financial services and Compliance experience in an AUSTRAC-regulated firm, plus knowledge of crypto regulations, including direct experience liaising with AUSTRAC.
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day aspects of a Compliance Programme, including audits and exams. 
• Experience in developing and administering internal controls and processes, proven track record of partnership and collaboration with remote, global teams.
• A professional compliance or finance qualification, and membership of a recognised professional body.

Nice to haves:

• Prior experience at a cryptocurrency or fintech preferred.

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