Compliance Officer
Own the local compliance program in Colombia, ensuring adherence to local and international standards. Monitor regulatory changes, manage investigations, oversee suspicious activity reporting, and collaborate with risk, operations, and product teams to embed compliance into everyday processes.
Responsibilities
- Review KYC alerts, biometric mismatches, and potential fraud using official databases and KYC tools.
- Prepare and submit ROS and other filings via SIREL to UIAF.
- Ensure timely responses to UIAF, SFC, DIAN, and law enforcement requests.
- Assess suspicious transactions and monitor PEP, sanctions, and adverse media alerts.
- Escalate risks appropriately.
- Enhance monitoring and reporting controls to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
- Work with internal teams to strengthen AML/CFT controls.
- Integrate regulatory requirements into operations.
- Serve as the main point of contact with regulators, auditors, and banking partners.
Requirements
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Proven experience with UIAF regulatory reporting, including ROS and SIREL.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, including SAGRILAFT, SIPLAFT, and FATF standards.
- Experience with audits, inspections, and risk assessments involving regulators.
- Expertise in KYC controls, including IDs, biometrics, sanctions, and adverse media.
- Confidence engaging with regulators and external authorities.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset.
- AML or compliance certifications such as CAMS or ICA are desirable.
- Regional LATAM compliance experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of fintech, payments, and digital assets regulations is desirable.
- Experience building or scaling compliance programs is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stock options
- Discretionary performance bonus
- The latest tools and technology
- World-class team and professional growth opportunities
- Opportunity to help build a fintech app in Latin America