[Hiring] Head of Compliance @OKX

Role Description

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.

• Serve as the senior compliance authority for the region, with direct accountability for regulatory relationships across all LatAm 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 LatAm 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 requests.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• More that we love to tell you along the process!