Head of Compliance, Argentina

Who We Are

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 for OKX Argentina
• Serving on the Board of OKX Argentina  
• 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 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.
• Planning for, monitoring, and assessing compliance with laws, regulations and policies (current and proposed regulatory framework of the CNV, UIF, etc) and similar types of regulation regionally.
• 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.
• Supporting OKX’s exchange in El Salvador

What We Look For in You:

• 8+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries. Either regulatory/licensing advisory or financial crime or both.
• CAMS, ICA, FIBA or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry. 
• Experience and knowledge of relevant Argentinian laws and requirements (AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, privacy) and managing regulatory engagements.
• 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, working knowledge of Spanish

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