Senior Compliance Analyst

OKX; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in São Paulo is seeking a senior compliance analyst to join our Brazilian Compliance Team, advising local business on regulatory obligations and enterprise risk.

You’ll bring extensive AML/FT, sanctions and KYC/KYB experience, focus on CDD/EDD within the Brazilian crypto framework, and collaborate with Product, Engineering and Operations to strengthen the program.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/FT and sanctions compliance within financial services, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong understanding of Brazilian regulatory requirements for crypto and financial crime prevention.
• Experience leading KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD initiatives and investigations.
• Excellent analytical, research and due diligence skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, maintain and advise on local compliance policies and procedures under Brazilian rules.
• Review escalations from KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD teams for onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Monitor transactions and activities; perform financial crime investigations and reporting when needed.
• Assist Central Compliance in design, implementation and oversight of the Global Compliance Program.
• Provide guidance to Product, Engineering and Operations; act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and report findings to management.
• Identify gaps, improve reporting, and propose corrective actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay updated on global, regional and jurisdictional regulatory developments in crypto.

Skills

AML/FT experience

KYC/KYB oversight

CDD/EDD investigations

Regulatory compliance

Portuguese & English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Who We Are

At the company, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. the company is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of the company Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). the company is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: *We Before Me*, *Do the Right Thing*, and *Get Things Done*. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. the company is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products the company, the company Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a senior compliance analyst to join our dynamic Brazilian Compliance Team. We are a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise our local business on the company's regulatory obligations and enterprise risk. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD and AML/FT and Sanctions' regulations, particularly within the Brazilian crypto market and the new Central Bank of Brazil regulatory framework.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, maintain and advise on local compliance policies and procedures in accordance with local Brazilian regulations
• Review escalations from KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD Teams related to customers' onboarding processes and ongoing transaction monitoring
• Monitor transactions and general customer's activities for potential suspicious behaviour and perform financial crime investigations and reporting when necessary
• Assist Central Compliance in the strategic design, implementation and oversight of the Global Compliance Program
• Provide timely guidance to stakeholders such as Product, Engineering and Operations' Teams and act as a point of escalation for complex local compliance issues
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and create reports for management to evaluate the effectiveness of the local compliance programs
• Identify and assess process gaps, improve reporting capabilities, and recommend corrective actions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Stay current with global, regional and jurisdictional emerging trends and regulatory developments in the crypto industry

What We Look For In You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced degrees or certifications in compliance are a plus (PQO-Compliance, ACAMS, ICA, etc.)
• Proven experience in AML/FT & Sanctions in compliance roles within traditional financial services, fintech companies or crypto exchanges
• Strong understanding of the Central Bank of Brazil regulatory requirements and compliance challenges with a special emphasis on financial crime prevention
• Experience overseeing processes, leading KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD initiatives and conducting investigations
• Excellent analytical, research and due diligence skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, both oral and written, in Portuguese and English
• 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