Compliance Associate

Accountabilities: Review and approve onboarding applications and account decisions for low- and medium-risk clients, escalating high-risk cases and determinations to the Chief Compliance Officer. Oversee the client maintenance pipeline, ensuring periodic reviews, document updates, and re-screenings are completed on schedule and without backlogs. Manage due diligence reviews for new and existing vendors, banking partners, and counterparties. Prepare regular compliance reports for the CCO, covering outstanding items, account backlogs, pending reviews, and emerging risk areas. Conduct first-level reviews of fiat transaction activity, identify and document potentially suspicious patterns, and escalate relevant cases. Manage the end-to-end client onboarding workflow, coordinating with Business Development and Compliance teams to keep applications progressing efficiently. Perform initial reviews of wallet whitelisting submissions in Reactor, escalate high-risk wallets, and maintain supporting documentation in ShareFile. Conduct required checks for bank whitelisting and store relevant documentation and review outputs in the appropriate ShareFile folders. Review and manage Know Your Transaction (KYT) alerts as part of the transaction monitoring process. Handle alerts generated through ongoing client monitoring and ensure appropriate follow-up, documentation, and escalation. Requirements: At least 2 years of professional experience in compliance or a related field. Previous experience in the cryptocurrency or digital asset industry. Hands-on experience with KYC/KYB, AML, client due diligence, and ongoing monitoring processes. Experience reviewing transaction monitoring or KYT alerts, identifying potentially suspicious activity, and escalating cases appropriately. Familiarity with Chainalysis and its use in compliance reviews or investigations. Experience with compliance case management, documentation, and escalation procedures. Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple compliance reviews and processes simultaneously. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records. Availability to work Monday to Friday in alignment with EST business hours. Candidates must reside in Latin America and submit their CV in English. Professional references may be requested during the final stages of the selection process. Benefits: Competitive compensation paid in USD. 10 business days of paid time off per year. US public holidays observed. Fully remote working arrangement. Full-time opportunity with working hours aligned with EST.