Compliance Manager (MLRO), El Salvador

As Compliance Manager (MLRO) for OKX in El Salvador, you lead the design and implementation of our AML/CFT compliance program while serving as the key liaison between global compliance operations and our regional team. You combine strategic process improvement with hands-on case management, including direct regulatory reporting to local authorities, and act as the senior compliance decision-maker for the El Salvador entity.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the AML/CFT compliance program for El Salvador in alignment with global standards
• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives across operational workflows and control frameworks for the El Salvador entity
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the global compliance operations team and the local and regional team, ensuring alignment on policies, procedures, escalation protocols, and regulatory standards
• Develop scalable solutions for operational efficiency, accounting for both current regulatory requirements and anticipated changes
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Risk, and Product teams to address regulatory challenges
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing across compliance functions and support training efforts for the regional team
• Review and resolve escalated Transaction Monitoring cases, applying senior risk-based judgment to complex alerts and ensuring regulatory defensibility
• Review and resolve escalated Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases for high-risk customers in accordance with local regulation requirements
• Make final match/no-match decisions on escalated sanctions screening cases
• Review and determine escalated PEP cases, applying intensified due diligence measures as required
• Own the preparation and submission of Reportes de Operaciones Sospechosas (SARs) to the UIF
• Own the preparation and timely submission of all mandatory periodic regulatory reports to local authorities

What you bring

• 4 to 6 years of verifiable experience in global AML compliance standards applicable to VASPs and PSPs, with in-depth knowledge of AML/CFT operations including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and PEPs
• At least 2 years of verifiable compliance experience at a crypto company (mandatory)
• Advanced knowledge of AML/CFT compliance operations, including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and PEP screening
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-risk cases and make sound, risk-based compliance judgments
• Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs
• Knowledge of regional and global VASP regulatory frameworks, with focus on El Salvador
• Fluency in Spanish (required) and English proficiency (strongly preferred)
• Stakeholder management skills with ability to interact with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Experience in additional LATAM jurisdictions

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Various team building programs and company events

About OKX

OKX is a leading global crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, providing millions of users access to crypto trading and decentralized applications, and serving hundreds of large institutions. Part of OKG, OKX operates a regulated presence across multiple jurisdictions including Latin America, and is guided by core principles of We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.