The Role
Supports Argentina and LATAM AML/CFT compliance, serving as Deputy MLRO and coordinating transaction monitoring, financial crime risk assessments, KYC/CDD, EDD, sanctions controls, regulatory reporting, audits, and remediation. The role prepares regulatory responses, maintains compliance policies, supports blockchain analytics activities, and collaborates with Legal, Finance, Product, Risk, and global Financial Crime teams. Spanish and English communication skills are required, along with knowledge of Argentine UIF and CNV requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About The Opportunity
About The Opportunity
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. Our Argentina and LATAM Compliance team supports local and regional AML/CFT and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring compliance with local and global applicable requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Who We Are
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the MLRO in managing the local AML/CFT compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable local and global regulatory requirements.
- Act as Deputy MLRO for Argentina, supporting local AML/CFT obligations, regulatory reporting, and ongoing compliance activities.
- Support cross-site transaction monitoring activities and coordinate with global Financial Crime teams as needed.
- Assist in preparing responses to regulatory information requests, inspections, and inquiries from local regulatory authorities.
- Support financial crime risk assessments, compliance monitoring, testing, and remediation activities across KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and blockchain analytics controls.
- Provide Compliance support across LATAM markets, including KYC/EDD matters, regulatory requirements, and ongoing compliance activities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, Risk, and other relevant teams to support compliance processes.
- Assist in maintaining AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal documentation, and support reporting to senior management.
- 3+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance within the cryptocurrency industry, financial services, or FinTech.
- Hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, AML investigations, KYC/CDD, and EDD processes.
- Hands-on experience in analyzing suspicious transactions and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Knowledge of Argentine AML/CFT regulations and local regulatory requirements, particularly UIF and CNV.
- Experience supporting regulatory reporting, compliance reviews, and audit processes.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Good understanding of the crypto industry and associated financial crime risks.
- Ability to work effectively with global and regional teams in a multicultural environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About The Opportunity
About The Opportunity
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. Our Argentina and LATAM Compliance team supports local and regional AML/CFT and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring compliance with local and global applicable requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the MLRO in managing the local AML/CFT compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable local and global regulatory requirements.
- Act as Deputy MLRO for Argentina, supporting local AML/CFT obligations, regulatory reporting, and ongoing compliance activities.
- Support cross-site transaction monitoring activities and coordinate with global Financial Crime teams as needed.
- Assist in preparing responses to regulatory information requests, inspections, and inquiries from local regulatory authorities.
- Support financial crime risk assessments, compliance monitoring, testing, and remediation activities across KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and blockchain analytics controls.
- Provide Compliance support across LATAM markets, including KYC/EDD matters, regulatory requirements, and ongoing compliance activities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, Risk, and other relevant teams to support compliance processes.
- Assist in maintaining AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal documentation, and support reporting to senior management.
- Professional certifications in AML/CFT (such as CAMS/ACAMS), Know Your Transaction (KYT), or equivalent recognized certifications.
- Familiarity with AML/CFT regulatory frameworks across LATAM jurisdictions.
- Experience using blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring tools.
- Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve reporting, documentation, workflow management, and productivity.
- Competitive total compensation package
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
OKX Statement:
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Notice:
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of AML/CFT compliance experience in cryptocurrency, financial services, or FinTech
- Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, AML investigations, KYC/CDD, and EDD processes
- Experience analyzing suspicious transactions and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports
- Knowledge of Argentine AML/CFT regulations, particularly UIF and CNV requirements
- Experience supporting regulatory reporting, compliance reviews, and audit processes
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, independence, and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and related financial crime risks
- Ability to work effectively with global and regional multicultural teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
- Professional AML/CFT certification such as CAMS or ACAMS
- Know Your Transaction or equivalent recognized certification
- Familiarity with AML/CFT regulatory frameworks across LATAM jurisdictions
- Experience using blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring tools
- Interest in using AI tools for reporting, documentation, workflow management, and productivity
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
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