Legal & Compliance Lead - US

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