Deputy Compliance Officer

Rapyd; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 200.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rapyd is seeking a Deputy Compliance Officer in Bogotá to advance our Compliance Management System, monitor regulatory changes in Colombia, and collaborate with legal, risk, and product teams to embed controls.

You will lead risk assessments, oversee transaction monitoring and SAR processes, support training and audits, and prepare regulatory reports to authorities like SFC and UIAF. 3–5 years of experience and AML/CTF expertise preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 150 hours AML/CTF training via programs, diplomas, seminars, or coursework.
• 3–5 years of hands-on compliance experience in financial institutions, fintech, or payment entities (SEDPE).
• Strong knowledge of SFC and UIAF regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Nice-to-Have: CAMS, ICA or equivalent local credentials.

Responsabilidades

• Framework Management: Assist in implementing, executing, and improving Rapyd's Compliance Management System.
• Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Monitor regulatory changes across local market frameworks and assess operational impact.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and design proactive mitigation strategies.
• Transaction & SAR Oversight: Oversee transaction monitoring and escalation of SARs with the AML Officer.
• Compliance Culture & Training: Support internal training on compliance, ethics, and code of conduct.
• Audits & Examinations: Participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections and remediation plans.
• Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit mandatory regulatory filings/reports to SFC, UIAF, and local authorities.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with legal, risk, technology, and product teams to embed controls.
• Documentation & Controls: Maintain compliance records, policy docs, and control maps.

Conocimientos

AML/CTF

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Finance/BA

Descripción del empleo

Description

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As a Deputy Compliance Officer you will be responsible for:

• Framework Management: Assist in the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Rapyd's Compliance Management System.
• Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Monitor regulatory changes (financial, AML/CTF, data protection, etc.) across local market frameworks and assess their operational impact.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design proactive mitigation strategies.
• Transaction & SAR Oversight: Oversee transaction monitoring and streamline the escalation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in coordination with the AML Officer.
• Compliance Culture & Training: Support internal training initiatives on compliance, financial ethics, and code of conduct to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Audits & Examinations: Participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring swift, thorough responses and remediation plans.
• Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit mandatory regulatory filings and reports to the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC), UIAF, and other local authorities.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner closely with legal, risk, technology, and product teams to ensure compliance controls are embedded naturally into our processes.
• Documentation & Controls: Maintain precise, up-to-date compliance records, policy documentation, and internal control maps.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Mandatory AML/CTF Training: At least 150 hours of documented training in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) risk management through specialization programs, diplomas, seminars, or formal coursework.
• Professional Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on compliance experience, preferably within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or payment entity (SEDPE).
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) and UIAF regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and top-tier written and verbal communication skills.
• Nice-to-Have: Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent local compliance credentials.

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