OKX is hiring a
Head of Compliance in South America

Summary

The Compliance function at OKX is seeking an experienced compliance professional to lead strategic direction and advisory support in Argentina. The role involves developing and maintaining robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks, engaging cross-functionally with various teams, and planning for, monitoring, and assessing compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The candidate must have 8+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries, knowledge of Brazilian laws and requirements, strong leadership and people management skills, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, and the ability to work independently and in a dispersed team environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry
• Experience and knowledge of relevant Brazilian laws and requirements (AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, privacy)
• Strong leadership and people management 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
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written ,. in both English and Portuguese

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic direction, training and advisory support with regards to Compliance in Argentina
• Developing and maintaining robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks
• 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
• Plan for, monitor, and assess compliance with laws, regulations and policies (current and proposed regulatory framework of the CNV) and similar types of regulation regionally
• Act as Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Oversee compliance reviews and investigations
• Prepare Compliance reports, including reports to management and the board, and other materials as required by direct and matrix stakeholders and submit timely
• Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a US multinational or matrix environment
• Prior experience working in the crypto industry
• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification