Onboarding Compliance Lead - LATAM - Remote

Overview

The Onboarding Compliance Lead - LATAM is responsible for overseeing the onboarding compliance function, ensuring clients are vetted according to regulatory and internal standards, while bridging compliance operations and technology.

In Short

• Lead the compliance onboarding process for new and existing clients in LATAM.
• Develop and maintain onboarding policies and procedures.
• Manage and coach a team of onboarding compliance members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align onboarding flows with compliance requirements.
• Design and monitor key compliance metrics and dashboards.
• Drive automation and tooling improvements in onboarding.
• Conduct periodic reviews and quality assurance of onboarding decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during audits and reviews.
• Implement training programs for internal teams on onboarding policies.
• Identify emerging financial crime typologies relevant to onboarding.

Requirements

• 5+ years in compliance or risk roles focused on customer onboarding.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC/CDD frameworks and risk-based approaches.
• Experience managing small teams.
• Familiarity with compliance tooling and risk scoring systems.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
• CAMS or CRCM certification is a plus.
• Experience in high-growth environments is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote-first work culture.
• Travel and health benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Work with a diverse team from multiple nationalities.
• Impact millions of people's daily lives.