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Head of Compliance

ComplianceComplianceFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2017H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Mexico

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expSpanishEnglish

Job Description

Head of Compliance

OKX

• 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

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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