Head of Compliance (Crypto, LATAM)

Location: Remote from El Salvador

Company

OKX operates a crypto exchange and develops the OKX Wallet, providing access to crypto trading and decentralized applications for retail and institutional users.

What you will do

• Serve as the senior compliance authority across LATAM and manage regulatory relationships in regional jurisdictions.
• Lead regulator engagements, inspections, inquiries, audits, and regulatory positioning.
• Develop and coordinate MLROs and compliance professionals across multiple markets.
• Partner with business, legal, product, risk, data, engineering, and finance leaders on strategic decisions, product launches, and market expansions.
• Implement and adapt compliance policies, controls, and frameworks in line with global standards and local regulations.
• Oversee compliance reviews, investigations, suspicious activity monitoring, regulatory assessments, and periodic reporting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency.
• Strong experience with AML/FT, sanctions, KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of the LATAM regulatory landscape, especially Argentina and El Salvador, including AML, data privacy, consumer protection, and crypto regulations.
• Excellent analytical, research, due diligence, communication, and presentation skills.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
• CAMS, FIBA, or another relevant financial crime compliance certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work in El Salvador within a dispersed, international environment.
• Learning and development programs.
• Education subsidy for employee growth.
• Team-building programs and company events.
• Competitive total compensation package.