Compliance Manager, El Salvador

Who We Are

About the Role

• 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.

• 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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