Head of Compliance

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

📋 Description

• Act as the principal compliance authority for the region, directly responsible for regulatory relationships across all jurisdictions in LatAm.

• Drive interactions 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 various markets.

• Collaborate with senior leadership in business, legal, and product domains across LatAm to integrate compliance requirements into strategic decisions, new product launches, and market expansions.

• Establish and uphold robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks across LATAM in accordance with the Global Compliance Standard.

• Ensure that policies and procedures are suitably adapted for local markets.

• Identify compliance deficiencies and propose remediation strategies.

• Work cross-functionally with Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk teams to implement compliance initiatives.

• Monitor and evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, and policies set by regional regulatory authorities.

• Oversee compliance reviews, investigations, and suspicious activities within the region.

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely periodic compliance reports to local authorities.

• Support special projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Act as an operational liaison for local regulators and auditors.

• Keep abreast of emerging trends and regulatory changes in the crypto industry throughout LATAM.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in compliance within the financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors; with expertise in regulatory/licensing advisory or financial crime, or both.

• Proven track record in AML/FT & Sanctions roles within compliance in traditional financial services, fintech firms, or crypto exchanges.

• Comprehensive understanding of the LATAM regulatory landscape, particularly in Argentina and El Salvador, including local AML laws, data privacy, consumer protection, and crypto-related regulations.

• Significant experience with KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD processes, including overseeing ongoing monitoring and risk assessments.

• Exceptional analytical, research, and due diligence skills with the capability to interpret complex regulations.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, in Spanish and English.

• Self-motivated, critical thinker, and proficient at working independently as well as in a dispersed team environment handling various tasks.

• Demonstrated capability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team setting.

• Solid grasp of the crypto industry and familiarity with global work environments.

• CAMS, FIBA certification, or any other relevant financial crime compliance certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Attractive total compensation package.

• Learning and Development programs and education subsidies to support employees' growth and development.

• A variety of team-building initiatives and company events.