OTC & Crypto Compliance Analyst

Join our mission as our next Compliance Analyst, helping safeguard our company's future. As a key member of our Compliance team, you'll protect our business while enabling innovation and growth.

We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our growing team at UGLYCASH, playing a key role in strengthening our oversight and execution of compliance controls within our OTC (Over-the-Counter) crypto operations. This position is essential to ensure the integrity of our onboarding processes, transaction monitoring, and risk-based reviews across jurisdictions.

This role requires solid experience in the OTC crypto industry, where high-value, cross-border transactions and blockchain-based assets introduce unique regulatory challenges. You’ll be expected to apply your knowledge of KYC/KYB standards, UBO identification, sanctions compliance (including OFAC), and ongoing monitoring procedures to help safeguard the business.

Your work will often involve Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes where deep investigative reviews are required. In these cases, you’ll apply OSINT techniques and research tools to analyze counterparties, trace fund flows, and uncover relevant risk signals, particularly in high-risk geographies or complex structures. These analyses support informed decision-making and ensure alignment with our defined risk appetite.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in designing and executing compliance procedures in crypto and cross-border environments and will bring a strong understanding of how regulatory obligations translate into practical, scalable controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and manage onboarding flows for both individuals and legal entities, ensuring compliance with KYB, UBO verification, and relevant risk criteria.
• Perform EDD reviews as needed, especially for clients operating in high-risk jurisdictions, or presenting complex structures or transaction behaviors. Assess and validate source of funds and source of wealth in line with the nature and expected activity of the client, especially in high-volume OTC transactions.
• Conduct transactional monitoring tailored to the specifics of OTC crypto operations, including non-standard counterparties and settlement arrangements.
• Apply OSINT methodologies to support investigations into counterparties, wallets, or entities potentially linked to elevated risk profiles or adverse information.
• Identify and escalate potential issues related to sanctions exposure, OFAC risk, or insufficient source of funds/source of wealth explanations.
• Document all findings clearly and consistently, maintaining auditable records aligned with internal policy and external expectations.
• Contribute to the refinement of risk-based workflows in accordance with the company’s risk appetite, helping evolve controls as the business scales.

Requirements:
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Full-time availability, Monday through Friday.
• The ability to work from our office in Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Monday through Thursday.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of direct experience in a compliance position dealing with OTC crypto businesses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of KYC, KYB, UBO identification, and monitoring practices.
• Practical experience using OSINT tools in compliance, investigations, or due diligence workflows.
• Strong understanding of regulatory risks associated with blockchain, cross-border transactions, and sanctions frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Bonus: Previous experience working at a crypto exchange that provides OTC services is a strong plus, as well as knowledge of new technologies and AI.

Benefits:
• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation; salaries are 100% USD denominated
• Location: Convenient and centrally located office in Buenos Aires (Belgrano)
• Lunch: Take advantage of having a daily lunch brought directly to the office with a 70% subsidy
• Nomadic/remote work days: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere you wish for 2 months a year
• Paid time off: Our flexible policy includes 3 weeks of vacation, holidays, and bonus anniversary days
• Parental & bereavement leave: Paid parental leave for new parents, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

If you're ready to join a mission-driven team and help build the future of financial services, we want to hear from you!

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