Deputy Compliance officer at Plata Card in Colombia

The Compliance team is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance programs to mitigate legal and regulatory risks, ensuring that an organisation adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Challenges that await you: Support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the compliance framework in Colombia, helping establish strong regulatory foundations for Plata's operations. Assist in managing relationships with regulators and support efforts to ensure Plata Card complies with all applicable local laws and global standards while enabling business innovation. Help embed compliance into the company’s culture, processes, and decision-making by collaborating cross-functionally with product, risk, operations, and other teams. Contribute to addressing regulatory complexity and operational challenges by supporting the development of scalable policies, procedures, and controls for a fast-paced environment. What makes you a great fit: Minimum 7 years of progressive regulatory compliance experience, ideally in fintech, banking, or other tech-driven financial services with at least 4 years in a leadership role. You have deep knowledge of local and international financial regulations, and know how to apply them pragmatically in a high-growth environment. You’ve led or helped build compliance programs from scratch, ideally in fintech, banking, or other regulated industries. You're comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. You turn uncertainty into structure. You’re not just a rule enforcer. You're a true business partner who understands risk, but also opportunity. You’re excited by the idea of being one of the first team members in Colombia, and playing a key role in launching our local operation. Fluent English is required. Our ways of working: Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions. Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication. Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community. Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together. High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances.