Compliance Officer (Brazil)

Your mission

• Implementation of AML programs in compliance with BACEN regulations.
• Creating and maintaining detailed reports for submission to the Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN) and other relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with all necessary documentation to operate a payment institution.
• Establish internal policies and procedures to monitor the PSP activities, financial and operational management of systems and to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Understand anti-money laundering and know-your-client requirements, as well drafting the know-your-client anti-money laundering and anti-corruption policies.
• Continuously developing, enhancing, and embedding the financial crime and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk framework to manage regulatory and financial crime risks effectively across the organization.
• Prepare proper reporting to the management.
• Clients due diligence and onboarding procedures.
• Handle and securely keep track of all documentation.
• Be in direct contact with the legal counsel and conduct meetings to continuously be informed about new developments in regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure integrated compliance efforts across the organization.
• Monitor and analyze changes in regulatory requirements, updating internal policies and procedures as necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and coordinate regulatory inspections.
• Ensure the organization’s compliance programs are aligned with industry best practices.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues.

Your profile

• A bachelor’s degree in Law, with a relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Compliance role.
• Knowledge and experience in Brazilian financial services regulation, fraud detection methodologies, and KYC and AML local requirements from BACEN.
• Prior experience in similar projects and direct contact with BACEN, successfully obtaining licenses.
• Prior experience in audit processes
• Deep knowledge of the Brazilian regulatory environment, particularly related to payment systems and markets, with a focus on technology and mobile applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead others.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze complex information and drive resolutions.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is imperative for effective communication and the presentation of reports. Spanish will be highly valued.
• Residency in Brazil.

Why us?

• Work on an ambitious project with a dynamic and thriving environment
• Impactful Work in FinTech
• Competitive Compensation
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Undertake the unique challenge of developing regulatory mapping in the fintech landscape across multiple LATAM countries