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
- Fully remote, U.S.-based 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
