Compliance Officer El Salvador Digital Assets

About the role

Estoy is a growing crypto-focused company operating across Latin America. Its mission is to build efficient, transparent financial operations that support innovation in the digital asset and fintech ecosystem.

Estoy is seeking a Compliance Officer based in El Salvador to oversee and support local compliance activities. The role ensures compliance with El Salvador’s financial and digital asset regulations, maintains AML/CFT controls, and serves as a liaison between the business, regulators, and global compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Estoy’s local compliance framework in accordance with El Salvador’s laws and regulations, including the Ley de Emisión de Activos Digitales (LEAD), the Ley Contra el Lavado de Dinero y de Activos (LCLDA), and applicable CNAD, UIF, and SSF requirements.
• Implement, monitor, and improve compliance policies and procedures, including KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening, in line with CNAD and UIF standards.
• Serve as the local compliance point of contact for the CNAD, UIF, and SSF, auditors, and internal stakeholders, as required.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including Reportes de Operaciones Sospechosas (ROS/SARs) to the UIF and periodic filings to the CNAD and SSF.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and information requests in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Strong experience in financial services or digital asset compliance.
• A solid understanding of El Salvador’s regulatory framework.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Proactive approach and ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.

Datos clave

• The role is based in El Salvador.
• The role oversees and supports local compliance activities.
• Candidates should have strong experience in financial services or digital asset compliance.
• The role includes AML/CFT controls and regulatory reporting.