Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and uphold compliance policies and procedures related to AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure continuous adherence to relevant laws, regulations, license requirements, and internal standards.

• Conduct assessments of compliance and financial crime risks while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Supervise processes for customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and reporting of suspicious activities.

• Review and investigate incidents of non-compliance, control weaknesses, and potential breaches of regulations.

• Manage obligations related to regulatory reporting and assist during inspections, examinations, and audits by regulators.

• Provide compliance advice and support to business, operations, and management teams.

• Facilitate compliance and AML training programs for employees.

• Compile compliance reports and management information for senior leaders and governance committees.

• Serve as a primary contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders on compliance issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.

• Over 6 years of experience in compliance, AML, financial crime, or regulatory roles within banking, payments, fintech, or virtual asset sectors.

• Comprehensive knowledge of El Salvador's AML/CFT regulations, financial services, payments, and virtual asset compliance requirements.

• Previous experience working with local regulators, law enforcement agencies, or financial intelligence authorities is preferred.

• Professional compliance certifications are a plus.

• Must be a citizen of El Salvador and reside primarily in the country.

• Availability to perform the role locally on a full-time basis is required.

• Proficient in both Spanish and English.

• Strong mindset related to compliance and financial crime.

• Capable of providing independent and objective challenges when necessary.

• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and investigative skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory landscapes and ambiguity.

• Practical, commercially aware, and focused on solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning.

• Regular internal team-building activities, workshops, and events.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, international team.

• Career growth and advancement opportunities available.

• Internal job opportunities to facilitate long-term career development.