Compliance Manager

Rapyd; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapyd in Colombia is seeking a Compliance Manager to develop and maintain a robust compliance framework ensuring the SEDPE operates in line with local regulations and internal policies.

You will lead transaction monitoring, SARs escalation, and regulatory reporting to the SFC/UIAF, plus training, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, risk, operations, and tech.

A law/finance background with AML/CTF training and 3–5 years in compliance is required; CAMS or ICA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 150 hours of AML/CTF training through programs or courses.
• 3–5 years of compliance experience in a regulated金融 entity or fintech.
• Familiarity with SFC and UIAF or local equivalents.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or ICA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Compliance Management System is implemented and improved.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and SAR escalation with the team.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting operations and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead mitigation strategies.
• Lead internal training on compliance and ethics.
• Assist in audits, inspections, and regulatory responses.
• Prepare regulatory reports to authorities including SFC/UIAF.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, operations, and technology teams.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

150 hours AML/CTF training

Job description

Description

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As a Compliance Manager, you will be responsible to manage the development and maintenance of a strong compliance framework, ensuring the SEDPE operates in line with regulatory requirements, particularly those from the Financial Superintendency of Colombia (SFC), and complies with internal policies, AML, and CTF obligations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the proper implementation and continuous improvement of the Compliance Management System.
• Overseeing transaction monitoring and escalation of suspicious activity reports (SARs) in coordination with the assigned team (Deputy Compliance Officer) and other support areas.
• Monitoring relevant regulatory changes (financial, AML/CTF, data protection, assessing their impact on operations.
• Conducting regular compliance risk assessments and leading the development of mitigation strategies.
• Leading internal training initiatives on compliance, ethics, and conduct.
• Participating in internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and ensure timely responses and remediations.
• Preparing and submiting required regulatory reports, including those to the SFC, UIAF, and other applicable authorities.
• Collaborating with legal, risk, operations, and technology teams to ensure compliance is embedded across functions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date compliance documentation and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must demonstrate at least one hundred and fifty (150) hours of training in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) risk management through specialization programs, courses, diploma programs, seminars, conferences, or any other similar educational activities
• At least 3–5 years of experience in compliance, preferably within a regulated financial entity or fintech.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies like SFC and UIAF (or local equivalents).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or local equivalents (nice to have).

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