Law & Compliance

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO)

Be the designated AML compliance lead, named to FINTRAC, for a Web3 and digital payments company's Canadian entity. Part-time, remote or hybrid, Canadian residents only.

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Part-time

Remote

Negotiable, depending on experience

Posted

November 2, 2026

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Location: Canada (Canadian residents only). Work mode: remote / hybrid.

Our client is supporting a Web3 and digital payments company with a Canadian entity registered with FINTRAC, which is looking for an experienced AML Compliance Officer to be its designated compliance lead.

In this part-time role, you’ll be named to FINTRAC as the person responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the local AML/CTF compliance program. You’ll report to the Board of Directors/CEO and work closely with global legal, risk and product engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, maintain and enforce the AML/CTF policies, procedures and risk assessment framework in line with FINTRAC regulations and evolving CSA guidelines
Be the main contact for FINTRAC, provincial regulators (e.g. OSC), law enforcement and financial institution partners
Report regularly to the Board on programme effectiveness, risks, regulatory updates and remediation
Review, log and submit FINTRAC reports on time: STRs, LVCTRs (CAD 10,000 and above) and Terrorist Property Reports
Oversee blockchain analytics tools (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) to monitor transactions, flag high-risk wallets and run travel rule checks
Oversee CDD, EDD for PEPs/HIOs, and KYB for corporate onboarding
Ensure real-time screening against Canadian sanctions lists (SEMA, UN, FAC) and global databases
Coordinate the mandatory two-year independent AML effectiveness review
Develop and deliver AML/CTF training for local and global staff

Requirements

Canadian resident (mandatory)
3-5+ years’ direct AML/compliance experience in a Canadian FINTRAC-registered MSB, bank, fintech or VASP
Deep working knowledge of the PCMLTFA, FINTRAC guidance, the travel rule and Canadian sanctions law (SEMA)
Solid understanding of digital assets, non-custodial architecture (MPC/Web3Auth), DeFi and blockchain analysis tools
Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to present complex risk assessments to board members and regulators
CAMS or CFCS designation preferred

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