Compliance Director - Australia

Help Build the Future of Institutional Digital Assets

At Zodia Custody, we're transforming how institutions access the digital asset economy.

Backed by leading global financial institutions, we provide secure, compliant, and institution-grade digital asset custody services that enable banks, asset managers, corporates and sophisticated investors to participate in digital assets with confidence.

We combine the innovation of digital assets with the governance, security and risk management standards expected by the world's largest financial institutions. Our mission is simple: to provide the trusted infrastructure that allows institutional adoption of digital assets to flourish safely and sustainably.

As we continue to expand globally, we are seeking an experienced Compliance Director – Australia to establish and lead our Australian compliance and risk function and play a critical role in the growth of one of the most exciting businesses in the digital asset industry.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the forefront of one of the most significant developments in financial services.

As Compliance Director, you will be the most senior compliance leader in Australia, responsible for overseeing our AFSL obligations, leading regulatory engagement, and ensuring we continue to meet the highest standards of governance, financial crime prevention and risk management.

You'll work directly with senior leadership, regulators and global compliance teams across the UK, Europe and APAC, helping shape regulatory strategy while enabling business growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

We're looking for someone who enjoys building, influencing and leading—someone who can think strategically while remaining comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a fast-growing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead Compliance in Australia

• Act as the Compliance Director for Zodia Custody Australia and help shape our regulatory strategy and compliance framework.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with AFSL obligations, ASIC requirements, AUSTRAC regulations and Zodia Group standards.
• Own and manage relationships with Australian regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Provide strategic compliance advice to support business growth, product development and market expansion.

Financial Crime Leadership

• Serve as the Australian Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Lead AML, sanctions and financial crime compliance activities.
• Oversee suspicious matter reporting, transaction reporting and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct and oversee blockchain analytics, transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations.
• Support the continual enhancement of anti-financial crime controls and frameworks.

Build and Strengthen Risk & Governance

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive bank-grade compliance and risk management framework covering:
• AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing
• Sanctions
• Fraud Prevention
• Anti-Bribery & Corruption
• Data Privacy
• Conflicts of Interest
• Conduct Risk
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Lead local risk committees and governance forums.
• Prepare risk and compliance reporting for executive leadership and Board stakeholders.

Support a World-Class Custody Platform

• Help ensure compliance with institutional digital asset custody standards.
• Provide oversight of key control areas including:
• Asset segregation
• Key management
• Third-party risk management
• Operational resilience
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure the business remains ahead of evolving expectations.

Promote a Culture of Compliance

• Drive a strong risk-aware and compliance-focused culture across the business.
• Deliver training, guidance and awareness programmes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams across the organisation.

Why Join Zodia Custody?

Work at the Intersection of Finance and Innovation

Digital assets are reshaping financial services. At Zodia Custody, you'll help build the trusted infrastructure that enables institutions to participate safely and securely.

Backed by Leading Financial Institutions

Unlike many businesses in the sector, Zodia Custody combines the innovation of digital assets with the governance and credibility expected by the world's largest financial institutions.

Real Influence

This is an opportunity to be the senior compliance voice in Australia, shaping frameworks, influencing strategy and helping define how institutional digital asset custody evolves in the region.

Join a Global Team

Collaborate with experienced compliance, risk and financial crime professionals across the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific, sharing knowledge and helping build a truly global business.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your compliance expertise in one of the most innovative areas of financial services, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Zodia Custody and help build the trust infrastructure powering the future of digital assets.

About You

You'll be a seasoned compliance professional who thrives in highly regulated environments and enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges who already resides in Australia. You must be able to travel to the office in NSW on a weekly basis.

You'll bring:

Essential Experience

• Significant compliance leadership experience within an Australian AFSL-licensed financial services organisation.
• Demonstrable experience designing, implementing and overseeing compliance frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of ASIC, AUSTRAC and Australian financial services regulation.
• Direct experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory relationships.
• Experience in financial crime compliance, including AML, sanctions, KYC, investigations and control development.
• Strong risk management and governance expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including Board and Executive-level engagement.
• The ability to balance strong governance with commercial pragmatism.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within digital assets, crypto, fintech or emerging financial services.
• Exposure to institutional custody services.
• Knowledge of blockchain analytics or transaction monitoring technologies.

We are a friendly team, with monthly socials and seasonal celebrations as well as offering a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive salary of up to $250,000AUD
• Private health care
• Generous Annual Leave
• Life Insurance