Compliance Operations Officer

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. Driving Capital.com ’s regulated expansion in Australia, you will embed practical, risk-based controls that keep our fast-moving business fully aligned with AFSL, ASIC and AML/CTF expectations. Acting as the operational bridge between front-line teams and regulators, you will ensure that compliance is not a hurdle but a competitive advantage for our OTC-derivatives offering. Responsibilities: Regulatory Advisory & Support: Serve as a point of contact for policy, procedure and technical queries from operational teams. Onboarding Oversight: Review KYC/AML checks and verify wholesale-client categorisations to guarantee compliant client onboarding. Policy Governance: Maintain and continuously improve the Compliance Manual, policies and procedures in line with evolving ASIC and AUSTRAC requirements. Regulatory Engagement: Assist the Head of Compliance with preparing and respond to ASIC, AUSTRAC and external-audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Controls Testing & Risk Assessment: Assist with internal audits, control testing and risk assessments, highlighting gaps and driving remediation. Compliance Registers Management: Maintain and monitor registers for breaches, complaints, conflicts and incidents, escalating themes to leadership. Board & Committee Reporting: Compile clear, data-driven reports for the Compliance Committee, TMD Committee and Capital.com Board Requirements: Industry Experience : 2-4 years in compliance or regulatory roles within OTC derivatives, CFDs, FX or broader financial markets, ideally under an AFSL framework. Regulatory Expertise : Deep working knowledge of ASIC Regulatory Guides, the AML/CTF Act and derivative-reporting obligations, with the ability to interpret and apply them pragmatically. Operational Know-how : Hands-on familiarity with client-onboarding workflows, trading systems and compliance-monitoring tools; proven experience drafting policies, testing controls and producing board-level reports. Analytical Mindset : Detail-oriented and resilient under pressure, able to investigate issues and translate data into actionable improvements without losing pace. Communication & Stakeholder Management : Confident communicator who can influence internal teams and engage regulators or auditors in a high-pressure trading environment. Education & Credentials : Bachelor’s degree (finance, law or related) or near completion; additional compliance or AML certifications welcomed. Growth Mindset : Proactively identifies enhancements, champions high-quality outcomes and aligns with Capital.com ’s culture of innovation. Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated. Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry. Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team. Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks! Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits! Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.