Compliance Analyst

Coins.Ph; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,462,000 - 2,193,000; Full time

Job summary

Coins seeks a meticulous Compliance Analyst to join the Legal & Compliance team in Brazil. You will oversee onboarding, KYC/KYB verification, and screening to ensure robust risk management across markets.

You will develop AML/CFT policies, SOPs, and support audits while staying aligned with regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills and English/Portuguese proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration or related fields.
• 2+ years in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Risk Management within financial institutions, payment institutions, fintechs, or crypto/VASPs.

Responsibilities

• External onboarding: run partner integrations and ensure compliant infrastructure.
• Internal onboarding & due diligence for retail and corporate clients (KYC/KYB).
• Background checks against sanctions lists, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Lead Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk customers or complex structures.

Skills

KYC/KYB flows

Policy drafting

SOP development

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Accounting degree

Economics degree

Business Administration degree

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Neoway

upLexis

Job description

Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!

Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Compliance Analyst to join our growing Legal & Compliance team in Brazil. This role will serve as the tip of the spear in our global expansion, ensuring that the right operational infrastructure is established across all current and future markets.

Because onboarding is essential to maintaining our competitive edge, making this process efficient across diverse markets, and across multiple tiers of partners, is crucial. Excellence in this area will be a key differentiator for us as we continue to scale.

The ideal candidate is a fast learner, able to quickly absorb the company’s procedures; highly organized, capable of managing multiple onboarding simultaneously while keeping all required documentation updated and easy to access; and skilled at translating complex regulations into clear Processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This person will play a pivotal role in strengthening Coins.xyz’s operational efficiency by helping structure the right partner ecosystem, enabling the exchange to deliver best-in-class service.

• External Onboardings: Run the partners integration process, in order to maintain the required infrastructure to deliver our services consistently, at a competitive price and with the desired breadth of scope.
• Internal Onboarding & Due Diligence (KYC/KYB): Execute end-to-end onboarding processes for retail users and corporate clients (Institutional/B2B). Perform detailed verification of documentation, corporate structures, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
• Background Checks & Screening: Conduct in-depth background checks and screening against global sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU), PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media, utilizing specialized compliance tools.
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Lead investigations for high-risk customers or complex corporate structures, preparing risk assessment reports for senior management approval.
• Policy & SOP Development: Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism) policies, KYC/KYB Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with Brazilian legislation (e.g., Lei 9.613/98, Circular BCB 3.978) and global standards.
• Audit & Monitoring: Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, sampling, and process evidences. Monitor the effectiveness of onboarding controls and recommend improvements to the Compliance Officer.
• Regulatory Alignment: Stay updated on local and international regulatory changes (BACEN, CVM, COAF) to ensure the continuous adaptation of our verification processes.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Risk Management, specifically within Financial Institutions, Payment Institutions (IPs), Fintechs, or Crypto/VASPs.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) flows.
• Experience with background check tools and watchlists (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Neoway, upLexis, etc.).
• Ability to draft clear, technical policies and SOPs.
• Languages: Advanced English / Native or Fluent Portuguese.
• Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, organized worker , extreme attention to detail, and high ethical standards.

• Nice-to-haves (Differentials)
• Active OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) license.
• Certification in AML/Compliance (e.g., ACAMS, PQO, CPC-A).
• Familiarity with specific regulations in the crypto-asset market.
• Previous experience participating in regulatory audit processes.

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.