Primary Compliance Officer

1 Month ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Primary Compliance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the compliance program in El Salvador. This includes planning and monitoring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, developing and maintaining robust compliance frameworks, and representing the compliance program to regulators and stakeholders. The role involves leading strategic direction, training, and advisory support for compliance in El Salvador, engaging with cross-functional teams to implement an effective compliance management program, overseeing compliance reviews and investigations, and preparing compliance reports. The candidate should have extensive experience within the financial services, FinTech, or cryptocurrency industries. The candidate should also have experience with AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection and privacy related El Salvadorean laws.
Must have:
  • CAMS, FIBA or equivalent certification required
  • 8+ years of experience in compliance within financial services
  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry
  • Experience of relevant El Salvadorean laws and requirements
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven ability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated, critical thinker and adept at working independently
Good to have:
  • Prior experience working in a US multinational or matrix environment
  • Prior experience working in the crypto industry
Perks:
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company event

Job Details

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
 

About the Team

The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise the business on the company’s regulatory obligations and enterprise risk.

 

What You'll be Doing:

  • Acting as the Primary Compliance Officer (Oficial de Cumplimiento Titular) for OKX El Salvador
  • Planning for, monitoring, and assessing compliance with laws, regulations and policies (current and proposed regulatory framework of the CNAD, UIF, etc) 
  • Developing and maintaining robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks
  • Representing Compliance program to regulators, core infrastructure partners, and other key external stakeholders
  • Leading strategic direction, training and advisory support with regards to Compliance in El Salvador 
  • Engaging cross-functionally (with groups such as Legal, Licensing,  Data, Engineering, Finance, Product, and Risk) to implement an effective compliance management program in line with the global standards and industry best practices.
  • Overseeing compliance reviews and investigations.
  • Preparing Compliance reports, including reports to management and the board, and other materials as required by direct and matrix stakeholders and submit timely.
  • Assisting with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

What We Look For in You:

  • CAMS, FIBA or equivalent certification required
  • 8+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries. Either regulatory/licensing advisory or financial crime or both.
  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry. 
  • Experience and knowledge of relevant El Salvadorean laws and requirements (AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, privacy) and managing regulatory engagements.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, critical thinker and adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment covering multiple and varied tasks
  • Intuitive, highly ethical and comfortable to question and challenge

Nice to Haves:

  • Prior experience working in a US multinational or matrix environment
  • Prior experience working in the crypto industry
 

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company event

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About The Company

OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange, providing advanced financial services to traders worldwide leveraging blockchain technology. Our platform offers spot & derivatives trading helping traders optimize their strategy. It provides a safe, reliable and stable environment for digital assets trading via web interface and mobile app by adopting GSLB, and distributed server clusters. We believe blockchain technology will eliminate barriers to transactions, increase the efficiency of transactions across society, and eventually have a significant impact on the global economy. We strive to achieve something that changes the world and never stop to innovate and improve on our customer experience.

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