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Compliance Manager, El Salvador

El Salvador (Remote)

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At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
 

About the Role

OKX is one of the world's leading digital asset exchanges, with a regulated and actively expanding presence across Latin America. We are looking for a senior compliance professional to join our LatAm team as Compliance Officer for El Salvador and permanent support for LatAm jurisdictions.
This role combines day-to-day case management with direct regulatory reporting obligations before local authorities, and requires the ability to independently lead process improvements while acting as the key liaison between the global compliance operations team and the regional team.
 
Strategic Responsibilities
  • Design, implementation and continuous improvement of the AML/CFT compliance program for El Salvador in alignment with the global standards.
  • Lead and implement process improvement initiatives across operational workflows and control frameworks throughout LATAM jurisdictions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the global compliance operations team and the local/regional team, ensuring alignment on policies, procedures, escalation protocols, and regulatory standards.
  • Develop scalable solutions for operational efficiency, accounting for both current regulatory requirements and anticipated changes.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to address regulatory challenges, working with Legal, Finance, Risk, and Product teams as needed.
  • Contribute to knowledge-sharing across compliance functions and support training efforts for the regional team.

Daily Responsibilities

  • Throughout LATAM jurisdictions:
    • Review and resolve escalated Transaction Monitoring cases referred by the operational team: apply senior risk-based judgment to complex or ambiguous alerts, make final suspicious activity determinations, and ensure all case documentation meets the evidentiary standard required for regulatory defensibility.
    • Review and resolve escalated EDD cases for high-risk customers in accordance with local regulation requirements.
    • Make final match/no-match decisions on escalated sanctions screening cases referred by the operational team.
    • Review and determine escalated PEP cases, applying intensified due diligence measures where required and setting the standard for what warrants escalation in the first place.
    • Own the preparation and submission of Reportes de Operaciones Sospechosas (ROS/SARs) to the UIF.
    • Own the preparation and timely submission of all mandatory periodic regulatory reports before local authorities.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 4–6 years of verifiable experience in global AML compliance standards applicable to VASPs/PSPs; in-depth knowledge of AML/CFT operations (CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, PEPs).
  • At least 2 years of verifiable experience in compliance with a Crypto company. [Mandatory]
  • Stakeholder management skills: ability to interact with senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced knowledge of AML/CFT compliance operations, including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and PEP screening.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-risk cases and make sound, risk-based compliance judgments.
  • Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of regional and global VASP regulatory frameworks, with focus El Salvador. Experience in additional LATAM jurisdictions is a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required; English proficiency is strongly preferred.

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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