Compliance Analyst

As a Compliance Analyst at Coins, you join the Legal & Compliance team to support the company's global expansion across current and future markets. Coins is the most established crypto brand in the Philippines, trusted by over 18 million users and fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as the first crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank. You will work from Brazil, ensuring the right operational infrastructure is established and making onboarding processes efficient across diverse markets and multiple tiers of partners.

What you'll do

• Run partner integration processes to maintain the required infrastructure for consistent service delivery at competitive pricing and breadth of scope
• Execute end-to-end onboarding for retail users and corporate clients, including detailed verification of documentation, corporate structures, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
• Conduct in-depth background checks and screening against global sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU), PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media using specialized compliance tools
• Lead Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations for high-risk customers or complex corporate structures, preparing risk assessment reports for senior management approval
• Assist in creating, reviewing, and maintaining AML/CFT policies, KYC/KYB manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with Brazilian legislation (Lei 9.613/98, Circular BCB 3.978) and global standards
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, sampling, and process evidence, and monitor the effectiveness of onboarding controls
• Stay updated on local and international regulatory changes (BACEN, CVM, COAF) to ensure continuous adaptation of verification processes

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Risk Management within Financial Institutions, Payment Institutions, Fintechs, or Crypto/VASPs
• Deep knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) flows
• Experience with background check tools and watchlists such as World-Check, LexisNexis, Neoway, or upLexis
• Ability to draft clear, technical policies and SOPs
• Advanced English and Native or Fluent Portuguese
• An analytical mindset, strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and high ethical standards

Nice to have

• An active OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) license
• A certification in AML/Compliance such as ACAMS, PQO, or CPC-A
• Familiarity with specific regulations in the crypto-asset market
• Previous experience participating in regulatory audit processes

About Coins

Coins is the most established crypto brand in the Philippines, trusted by over 18 million users. Fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Coins was the first crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank and provides a mobile app for buying, selling, and managing cryptocurrencies alongside a range of financial services.