Compliance Manager
❓ About the company
Join the squad rewiring the global payments landscape. They're not just building another payment platform—they're rewriting the rules of how money moves across borders. By bridging traditional finance and the power of stablecoins, they're crafting the global FIAT + Stablecoin Payment Network that's faster, cheaper, and radically more efficient than anything the world has seen. Backed by marquee VCs and already well-capitalized through multiple rounds, they're scaling fast—and hunting world-class talent to join the journey. If you're someone who lives for big missions, obsesses over customer outcomes, and thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability environments—they want to meet you.
Location
Remote - LATAM
Department: Compliance
Reports To: BSA Officer
Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
As a KYC/AML Analyst, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the company meets its regulatory obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and other applicable laws and regulations. Reporting directly to the BSA Officer, you'll be responsible for conducting customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), ongoing monitoring, and supporting AML investigations. You'll also collaborate cross-functionally with partner banks, vendors, and internal teams to maintain the integrity of the compliance program.
⚡ Key Responsabilities
- KYC/CDD/EDD:
- Review and verify customer information for onboarding and periodic reviews. Conduct enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers, including PEPs, MSBs, and complex entities.
- Ensure compliance with internal risk-rating methodologies and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze alerts generated from AML monitoring systems to identify suspicious activity and conduct detailed investigations.
- Escalate cases for SAR filing as appropriate and draft/file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in a timely and accurate manner.
Transaction Monitoring & Investigations:
- Liaise with partner banks and vendors to fulfill compliance-related requests, audits, and onboarding.
- Support onboarding and periodic reviews of vendors from a compliance perspective.
- Maintain documentation and ensure consistency with partner and vendor oversight obligations.
- Follow and apply internal policies, procedures, and controls related to KYC/AML compliance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and requests from banking partners.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of reviews, findings, and decisions.
- Stay informed of changes in regulations and industry best practices.
- Participate in internal compliance training and contribute to a culture of compliance.
Vendor & Partner Bank Support:
Policy & Procedure Execution:
Regulatory Reporting & Documentation:
Training & Development:
🎯Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Criminal Justice, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Experience
- 2–4 years of experience in a compliance, AML, or KYC role at a fintech, bank, or financial institution.
- Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, especially in the context of MSBs and fintechs.
Skills
- Experience with partner bank compliance and vendor oversight is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with AML transaction monitoring systems and case management tools.
- CAMS certification or willingness to obtain is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
🤗 What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Equity opportunities in a high-growth fintech
- Remote work flexibility and/or hybrid office options
- A culture of transparency, inclusion, and innovation
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Departamento
- Business
- Puesto
- Compliance Specialist
- Ubicaciones
- Argentina, Chile, Colombia , Mexico
- Estado remoto
- Completamente remoto
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