Compliance Officer, El Salvador

Description

About us Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com. Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget! What you'll do Regulatory Compliance Serve as the designated MLRO responsible for AML/CFT compliance obligations under El Salvador's Ley Contra el Lavado de Dinero y de Activos, its implementing regulations, and applicable CNAD requirements under the LEAD framework Act as the primary point of contact with CNAD, the Unidad de Investigación Financiera (UIF), and other relevant regulatory authorities on all AML/CFT matters Ensure the company's AML/CFT programme remains current, effective, and fully aligned with applicable local laws, FATF recommendations, and CNAD regulatory expectations Project Management Lead and coordinate AML/CFT-related projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders including Legal, Product, Technology, Operation

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance
• Serve as the designated MLRO responsible for AML/CFT compliance obligations under El Salvador's Ley Contra el Lavado de Dinero y de Activos, its implementing regulations, and applicable CNAD requirements under the LEAD framework
• Act as the primary point of contact with CNAD, the Unidad de Investigación Financiera (UIF), and other relevant regulatory authorities on all AML/CFT matters
• Ensure the company's AML/CFT programme remains current, effective, and fully aligned with applicable local laws, FATF recommendations, and CNAD regulatory expectations
• Project Management
• Lead and coordinate AML/CFT-related projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders including Legal, Product, Technology, Operations, and Customer Support, ensuring timely and effective delivery
• Drive the enhancement and ongoing optimisation of AML systems, transaction monitoring tools, and KYC workflows in response to business growth, regulatory changes, and volume demands
• Manage competing priorities and ad hoc compliance projects strategically, maintaining quality and timeliness during volume spikes or periods of heightened regulatory activity

Requirements

• Nationality of one of the following countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, or Panama
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, with at least 2 years in a senior or designated MLRO/compliance officer role
• Solid understanding of El Salvador's AML/CFT legal framework, including the Ley Contra el Lavado de Dinero y de Activos and UIF reporting requirements
• Familiarity with the LEAD framework and CNAD regulatory requirements for Digital Asset Service Providers is highly advantageous
• Experience in the digital assets, fintech, or financial services industry preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish; working proficiency in English is required
• Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Certificate in AML, or equivalent are strongly preferred