Head of Compliance, LATAM
El Salvador (Remote) · Remote Roles - LATAM · 10+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 1, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 10+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- El Salvador (Remote) · Remote Roles - LATAM
About the role
- The Head of Compliance, LATAM will serve as the senior compliance authority for the region, managing regulatory relationships and compliance frameworks.
- This role involves leading a team of MLROs and compliance professionals while partnering with business, legal, and product leadership to embed compliance into strategic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior compliance authority for the region with direct accountability for regulatory relationships.
- Lead engagement with regulators at the regional level, including inspections and inquiries.
- Lead, develop, and coordinate a team of MLROs and compliance professionals across multiple markets.
- Partner with senior business, legal, and product leadership to embed compliance requirements into strategic decisions and new product launches.
- Implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks in alignment with the Global Compliance Standard.
- Identify compliance gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to operationalize compliance initiatives.
- Monitor and assess compliance with laws, regulations, and policies from regional regulatory bodies.
- Supervise compliance reviews, investigations, and suspicious activities in the region.
- Prepare and submit periodic compliance reports to local authorities.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency industries.
- Proven experience in AML/FT & Sanctions in compliance roles.
- In-depth understanding of the LATAM regulatory landscape, with a focus on Argentina and El Salvador.
- Strong experience with KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD processes, including ongoing monitoring and risk assessments.
- Excellent analytical, research, and due diligence skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities in Spanish and English.
- Ability to work independently and in a dispersed team environment.
- Solid understanding of the crypto industry and familiarity with global work environments.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs
- Education subsidy
- Team building programs
- Company events
Workplace
- Remote role based in El Salvador
- Remote roles - LATAM
Skills
- KYC
- KYB
- CDD
- EDD
- AML
- FT
- Sanctions
