
Compliance Officer El Salvador at Bitso
El SalvadorFull-timeLegal & CompliancePosted 3 months ago
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">Working At Bitso</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others. We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your Purpose </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Compliance Officer will help leading the compliance duties in El Salvador to ensure that the company operations and business goals function in a legal and ethical manner. You will be responsible for developing compliance and AML/TF programs, reviewing company policies, advising management on possible risks, and responding to authorities’ inquiries. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role is critical in ensuring that our operations adhere to all regulatory requirements set forth by all relevant authorities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This position is <strong>on-site, so the candidate will need to be physically present in El Salvador.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reports To</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Chief Legal Officer </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You Will Do </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop, implement and manage an organization's compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with the federal laws and applicable regulation.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare policies for identification and knowledge of the Client (KYC). </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Verify that the company complies with the information and documentation requirements of the authorities.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Verify that the company complies with the orders of securing or unblocking of accounts or resources related to any AML/TF matters.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Define the criteria, measures and procedures to be adopted in order to comply with the regulations.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and review company policies.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with regulators audits and requirements.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Plan, implement and oversee risk-related programs.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Regular audits to identify possible weaknesses or risks.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Create and coordinate proper reporting channels for compliance issues.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop company compliance communications.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate and schedule required compliance training for employees.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Implement and manage an effective compliance program.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Resolve employee concerns about compliance.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Determine compliance metrics and tracking them.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Revise, provide insightful inputs and sign off on new financial products to ensure it is compliance with local regulation.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Remain up to date on laws related to the organization, inform the impacted teams to react accordingly and update policies accordingly.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform compliance audits to determine whether established protocols are being followed and where they can be improved.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organization's business activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor activities of customers transactions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate the follow-up activities of Operations and the investigations to be carried out at the institutional level.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Verify that the corresponding alerts have been analyzed and the respective investigations have been analyzed and documented, which shall be recorded in files or records.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://hbr.org/2022/07/apply-to-a-job-even-if-you-dont-meet-all-criteria">Research</a> in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we're looking for. If this role excites you but you don't match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.</span></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3 class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">Who We Are</span></h3>
<p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">With over 9 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America. We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion. We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we’re committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:</span></p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="5354"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Mission-Driven</strong>: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges</span></p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="5354"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">High Sense of Urgency</strong>: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.</span></p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="5603"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Exceptional Hard Skills</strong>: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.</span></p>
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<p data-renderer-start-pos="5739"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Self-Management</strong>: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.</span></p>
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<h3 class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">Compensation & Benefits</span></h3>
<p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:</span></p>
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<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Me Time</strong> program, including unlimited paid time off.</span></li>
<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Remote-first</strong> work environment.</span></li>
<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Employee Stock Option</strong> program.</span></li>
<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Zero trading fees</strong> through our Bitso Alpha app.</span></li>
<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Extended Family Leave</strong> <strong>Policy:</strong> all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.</span></li>
<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Premium health, dental and life insurances</strong> in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.</span></li>
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<p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us? Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!</span></p>
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<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.</span></li>
<li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">To see our Privacy Policy please click <a href="https://bitso.com/terms" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
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