Head of Compliance

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

📋 Description

• Act as the principal compliance authority for the region, holding direct responsibility for regulatory relationships across all jurisdictions in LatAm.

• Lead interactions with regulators at the regional level, including inspections, inquiries, and strategic regulatory positioning.

• Direct, develop, and coordinate a team of MLROs and compliance professionals across various markets.

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

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

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

• Identify compliance deficiencies and propose remediation strategies.

• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk to operationalize compliance initiatives in alignment with local regulations, global standards, and industry best practices.

• Monitor and evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, and policies from regional regulatory authorities, including both current and proposed regulatory frameworks.

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

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

• Assist with special projects as necessary, demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

• Serve as an operational point of contact for local regulators and auditors, ensuring effective coordination and prompt responses to requests.

• Remain updated on global, regional, and jurisdictional emerging trends and regulatory developments in the cryptocurrency industry, with a particular emphasis on LATAM countries.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proven expertise in AML/FT & Sanctions within compliance roles in traditional financial services, fintech companies, or cryptocurrency exchanges.

• Comprehensive understanding of the LATAM regulatory environment, with a strong emphasis on Argentina and El Salvador, encompassing local AML laws, data privacy, consumer protection, and crypto-related regulations.

• Extensive experience with KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD processes, along with 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 oral and written, in Spanish and English.

• Self-driven, critical thinker, and proficient at working independently and within a distributed team environment across various tasks.

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

• Solid understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and familiarity with global work environments.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package

• Learning and Development programs and education subsidies for employee growth and development

• Various team-building programs and company events

• Much more that we are excited to share with you during the process!