Legal & Compliance Lead - US
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Job Description
Who we’re looking for
DolarApp is hiring a Legal and Compliance Lead to build and own our U.S. compliance function from the ground up. We’re looking for a fintech-savvy, execution-minded legal or compliance professional to drive regulatory readiness, implement scalable processes, and build trust with U.S. partners as we expand.
We’re a fast-growing fintech on a mission to redefine how Latin America manages its finances and this is your opportunity to be a crucial part of that transformation. Join a team of top talent from the world’s leading fintech and tech companies, and help build a cross-border financial system that’s modern, accessible, and built to scale.
What you’ll do
Own the implementation and monitoring of compliance procedures for U.S. payments
Serve as the primary liaison with U.S. banking partners for transaction logs, escalations, and regulatory reporting
Stay compliant with all relevant U.S. regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other banking regulations
Analyse and adapt internal risk matrices based on evolving U.S. requirements
Draft and implement compliance policies in partnership with engineering and operations
Oversee compliance and reporting for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) arm of the business
Support Chief Legal Officer on the future Broker-Dealer application process
Monitor and adapt to evolving U.S. regulations across payments, crypto, and securities
Help design scalable systems for transaction monitoring, audit prep, and process improvement
Assist in the implementation and compliance oversight of U.S. banking services
Contribute to internal compliance reporting and escalation handling
What you’ll need to succeed
5+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles
Strong working knowledge of U.S. payments regulation
Experience working at a fintech, neobank, or payments company in the U.S.
Comfortable working with data
A proactive mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Why join us?
Competitive salary and equity - you share in our success
Hybrid working role
Flexible PTO and a “trust-first” culture
Sign-on equity bonus
Access to the latest tech and a modern tool stack
Work with a high-calibre team building the future of finance across LATAM
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