The role

As
**Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO) & Head of AML**
, you will have end-to-end responsibility for KuCoin EU’s AML/CFT and sanctions framework. Acting as a formally appointed key function holder, you will ensure compliance with applicable European and Austrian AML/CFT requirements, including crypto-specific obligations such as the Travel Rule.

You will combine independent oversight with hands-on leadership of AML operations, working closely with senior management, the Head of Compliance, and relevant business functions to ensure financial crime risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated.

Your responsibilities across the AML/CFT lifecycle

AML/CFT governance & accountability

- Act as the formally appointed Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO) with independent responsibility for the effectiveness of KuCoin EU’s AML/CFT framework.
- Establish and maintain clear AML/CFT governance, including defined roles and responsibilities, escalation and reporting lines, decision-making processes, and independent oversight by the AMLO.
- Escalate material AML/CFT or sanctions risks, control deficiencies, or breaches to senior management and the board where appropriate.

Risk assessment, control plan & framework ownership

- Own and regularly update the enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessment, reflecting KuCoin EU’s products, customers, delivery channels, and geographic exposure.
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive AML/CFT control plan covering preventive, detective, and corrective controls.
- Own AML/CFT and sanctions policies and procedures, ensuring they are risk-based, up to date, and effectively embedded in business processes.

AML operations & crypto-specific controls

- Oversee the effectiveness of AML operational controls, including:
- Customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring
- Transaction monitoring, alert investigation, and case management
- Travel Rule compliance, including governance, data exchange controls, and oversight of Travel Rule solutions and counterparties
- Ensure AML systems, tools, and data sources are appropriate, well-governed, and periodically reviewed for effectiveness.

SAR/STR reporting & regulatory notifications

- Ensure the timely identification, investigation, and escalation of suspicious activities.
- Take responsibility for the preparation, review, and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the relevant Financial Intelligence Unit.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting obligations and maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails.

Sanctions & restrictive measures

- Act as KuCoin EU’s
**Sanctions Officer**
, with responsibility for sanctions risk management and compliance with EU and applicable international restrictive measures.
- Oversee sanctions and PEP screening, escalation, decision-making, and governance processes.
- Monitor sanctions developments and ensure timely implementation of new or updated sanctions requirements.

Monitoring, testing & assurance

- Define and oversee AML/CFT and sanctions monitoring and testing activities, including thematic reviews and quality assurance.
- Ensure findings are documented, reported, and remediated in a timely and effective manner.

Regulatory liaison & stakeholder management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, supervisory authorities, and FIUs on AML/CFT, Travel Rule, and sanctions matters.
- Manage regulatory inquiries, inspections, and information requests related to AML/CFT and sanctions.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and oversee remediation of AML-related findings.

Training, culture & awareness

- Promote a strong AML/CFT and sanctions compliance culture across KuCoin EU.
- Design and deliver AML/CFT, Travel Rule, and sanctions training programs tailored to different roles and risk levels.

Additional responsibilities

- Oversee AML/CFT and sanctions aspects of outsourcing and third-party governance, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
- Provide AML/CFT and sanctions input into new products, services, and asset listings.
- Contribute to regulatory projects, licensing initiatives, and cross-functional governance topics as KuCoin EU evolves.

Your profile

- University degree in law, economics, finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, or financial crime roles within financial services (crypto or digital assets experience is a strong advantage).
- Demonstrated experience designing or operating AML/CFT frameworks for crypto-asset or virtual asset service providers, including Travel Rule implementation.
- Strong knowledge of European and Austrian AML/CFT and sanctions frameworks, including crypto-specific requirements such as the Travel Rule.
- Proven experience acting as, or performing the responsibilities of, an AML Officer or equivalent key function holder.
- Strong judgment, independence, and the ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic ownership with operational oversight.

We offer

- A key control function role with ownership of AML/CFT and sanctions compliance.
- Direct interaction with senior management, the board, regulators, and FIUs.
- Responsibility for critical regulatory topics in a fast-growing crypto environment.
- Opportunities to scale and further professionalize the AML function.
- A diverse, international team and an innovative working environment in the heart of Vienna.