Head of Compliance, LATAM

Okx; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total package

Education subsidy for growth

Team-building programs

More perks to tell you later

Job summary

OKX is seeking a Senior Manager Compliance to join our LATAM compliance team. This leadership role will guide regulatory relationships, oversee AML/FT, KYC/KYB, and sanctions compliance for LatAm markets, and work with cross-functional leadership to embed compliant, strategic decisions across product launches and market expansion.

You will supervise MLROs across multiple markets, align local policies with Global Compliance Standards, and stay ahead of evolving crypto regulations in LATAM.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, fintech, or crypto industries.
• Proven AML/FT and sanctions compliance experience.
• Deep LATAM regulatory knowledge, especially Argentina and El Salvador.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior compliance authority for LATAM; manage regulatory relationships across LatAm jurisdictions.
• Lead regulator engagements, inspections, inquiries, and strategic regulatory positioning.
• Lead and coordinate a team of MLROs and compliance professionals across markets.

Skills

AML/FT experience

KYC/KYB

CDD/EDD

Regulatory liaison

Regulatory reporting

Spanish and English fluency

Leadership in compliance

Problem solving

Job description

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 and 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 and Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L and 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!