AU MLRO

Responsibility

Oversee the AML/CTF matters of Gate Australia to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Act as the key point of contact with regulators including AUSTRAC, ASIC, and other relevant government bodies.

Provide pragmatic compliance advice to business units and product teams on regulatory requirements and solutions to meet regulatory standards.

Prepare and continuously update AML/CTF policies of Gate Australia.

Design and implement AML/CTF controls, covering client onboarding, trade surveillance, transaction monitoring, travel rule obligations, and other matters as required.

Provide monthly MLRO reports to senior management and inform relevant stakeholders on the latest AML/CTF trends.

Supervise the account opening function and lead compliance monitoring programme

Collaborate with Group Legal & Compliance Team on ad-hoc global projects.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management in financial institutions with at least 2 years of experience taking up position as MLRO or Chief Compliance Officer.

Experience with digital assets is advantageous.

Deep understanding of the Australian AML/CTF Act, Rules, and regulatory guidance.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in an international team

Experience with compliance and blockchain analytics monitoring tools (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic, SumSub) is a plus.

Ability to speak an additional language (especially Mandarin) is a significant advantage.