Compliance Officer Colombia

 

As our Compliance Officer in Colombia, you'll be a key member of our global compliance team, formally appointed and registered as Compliance Officer of the local entity. This is a hands-on role that sits at the intersection of regulatory compliance, AML/KYC operations, and internal control — giving you real ownership over how we manage compliance in one of our core Latin American markets.

Oversee compliance with Colombian fintech regulations, including obligations under the SFC and UIAF, ensuring the company's operations remain aligned with evolving local requirements.

Maintain and update the repository of compliance obligations applicable to the Colombian market, keeping pace with regulatory changes.

Conduct ongoing regulatory monitoring and serve as the primary point of contact with local regulatory bodies.

Oversee the day-to-day application of AML/KYC controls at the operational level, ensuring processes meet SAGRILAFT and PTEE requirements.

Identify, assess, and manage financial crime risks, implementing corrective actions and escalating issues where necessary.

Review and support merchant and counterparty onboarding processes, applying risk-based due diligence criteria.

Monitor transaction activity for red flags and coordinate with global compliance and risk teams on alerts, investigations, and escalations.

Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, including thematic compliance reports and the annual self-assessment of the internal control system.

Support banking relationship management by providing compliance documentation and responding to due diligence requests from financial partners.

Track and follow up on recommendations from internal audits and control reviews, particularly those related to AML and KYC.

Enforce adherence to the company's risk control framework across local departments, promoting a practical culture of compliance rather than a purely procedural one.

Continuously assess and update the risk register for Colombian operations, overseeing incident logging and resolution tracking.

Deliver compliance training to operational staff, with a focus on AML/KYC obligations and fintech-specific regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with global compliance, legal, and product teams to ensure local requirements are reflected in processes and controls.

Degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field — we welcome candidates from either a legal or financial background.

4–6 years of experience in compliance, AML, or KYC roles within the banking or fintech sector in Colombia.

Solid working knowledge of Colombia's financial crime regulatory framework, including SAGRILAFT, PTEE, SFC regulations, and UIAF reporting obligations.

Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, onboarding reviews, and regulatory reporting.

Clear, direct communicator — able to translate regulatory complexity into practical guidance for non-compliance teams.

Comfortable working in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment with competing priorities.

Fluent in Spanish and English (required given the international nature of the role).

 

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

- Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.

- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.

- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.

- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!

- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

 

Flexibility in how you work: We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs.

 

 

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

 

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