El Salvador (Remote)•Remote Roles - LATAM
Remote
Senior
Full Time
complianceAMLKYCLATAMcryptoseniorremote
Requirements
- •10+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, fintech or cryptocurrency industries
- •Proven experience in AML/FT & Sanctions in compliance roles within traditional financial services, fintech companies or crypto exchanges
- •In-depth understanding of the LATAM regulatory landscape with strong focus on Argentina and El Salvador including local AML laws, data privacy, consumer protection, and crypto-related regulations
- •Strong experience with KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD processes and overseeing ongoing monitoring and risk assessments
- •Excellent analytical, research and due diligence skills with ability to interpret complex regulations
- •Strong communication and presentation abilities in Spanish and English, both oral and written
- •Self-motivated, critical thinker adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment
- •Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
- •Solid understanding of the crypto industry and familiarity with global work environments
- •CAMS, FIBA certification, or other industry-relevant financial crime compliance certification
What You'll Do
- •Serve as the senior compliance authority for the LATAM region with direct accountability for regulatory relationships across all LATAM jurisdictions
- •Lead engagement with regulators at the regional level including inspections, inquiries, and strategic regulatory positioning
- •Lead, develop, and coordinate a team of MLROs and compliance professionals across multiple markets
- •Partner with senior business, legal, and product leadership across LATAM to embed compliance requirements into strategic decisions, new product launches, and market expansions
- •Implement and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks across LATAM in alignment with the Global Compliance Standard
- •Ensure policies and procedures are adapted appropriately for local markets
- •Identify compliance gaps and recommend remediation strategies
- •Collaborate cross-functionally with Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product and Risk to operationalize compliance initiatives in line with local regulations, global standards and industry best practices
- •Monitor and assess compliance with laws, regulations and policies from regional regulatory bodies
- •Supervise compliance reviews, investigations and suspicious activities in the region
- •Prepare and submit accurate and timely periodic compliance reports to local authorities
- •Assist with special projects as needed in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- •Collaborate as an operational point of contact for local regulators and auditors ensuring effective coordination and timely response to requests
- •Stay current with global, regional and jurisdictional emerging trends and regulatory developments in the crypto industry with a broad focus on LATAM countries
Benefits
- •Competitive total compensation package
- •L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- •Various team building programs and company events
About OKX
OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.
Victoria, Seychelles
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Blockchain & Cryptocurrency