Head of Compliance, LATAM

OpenKrill; United States; Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and Education subsidy

Team building programs and companywide

Zusammenfassung

OKX is seeking a Senior Manager Compliance to lead LATAM risk and regulatory obligations. You will guide a team of MLROs, align policies across markets, and collaborate with Legal, Product and Risk to drive compliant growth in the region.

You will spearhead regulator engagements, oversee investigations, and ensure timely reporting while staying ahead of evolving crypto regulations in LATAM. A strong background in KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD and sanctions is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, fintech or crypto industries.
• Experience with AML/FT and Sanctions in traditional finance, fintech or crypto exchanges.
• Deep understanding of LATAM regulatory landscape, especially Argentina and El Salvador.
• Strong KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD processes and ongoing monitoring responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical, research and due diligence skills to interpret complex regulations.
• Strong written and spoken communication in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work independently and in dispersed teams across multiple tasks.
• CAMS, FIBA certification or other financial crime certifications.

Aufgaben

• Serve as senior compliance authority for LATAM with regulatory relationships across jurisdictions.
• Lead regulator engagements, inspections, inquiries, and strategic regulatory positioning.
• Oversee MLROs and compliance professionals across markets.
• Embed compliance into strategic decisions, product launches, and market expansions.
• Maintain robust policies, controls, and global-aligned frameworks for LATAM.
• Collaborate with Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product and Risk to operationalize initiatives.
• Monitor regional laws, regulations, and policy changes.
• Prepare and submit periodic compliance reports to authorities.
• Assist with special projects in a fast-paced environment.

Kenntnisse

KYC/KYB

CDD/EDD

AML/FT

Sanctions

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Regulatory communications

Leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX 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.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Manager Compliance to join our dynamic Compliance Team within our LATAM region. We are a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise regional business on the company's regulatory obligations and enterprise risk. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, AML/FT and Sanctions' regulations, particularly within the LATAM crypto markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• -Serve as the senior compliance authority for the 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 groups such as 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 (current and proposed regulatory frameworks).
• -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, with the ability to work 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 request.
• -Stay current with global, regional and jurisdictional emerging trends and regulatory developments in the crypto industry, with a broad focus on LATAM countries.

Qualifications:

• -10+ years of experience in compliance within the financial services, fintech or cryptocurrency industries. Either regulatory/licensing advisory or financial crime or both.
• -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 a 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, as well as overseeing ongoing monitoring and risk assessments.
• -Excellent analytical, research and due diligence skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations.
• -Strong communication and presentation abilities, both oral and written in Spanish and English.
• -Self-motivated, critical thinker and adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment covering multiple and varied tasks.
• -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 any other industry-relevant financial crime compliance certification.

Perks & Benefits

• -Competitive total compensation package
• -L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• -Various team building programs and company events
• - More that we love to tell you along the process!

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