Head of Compliance, LATAM

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 Lat Am 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 Lat Am 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 & 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 & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees’ growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
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