Compliance Officer

Summary

Join dLocal, a global leader in payment processing, and become a key member of our team ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in Brazil. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating AML risks, ensuring adherence to Brazilian laws and internal policies. This role requires extensive experience in AML, transaction monitoring, and KYC within a Fintech environment, along with strong communication and regulatory knowledge. dLocal offers a flexible, remote-first work culture with numerous benefits, including remote work options, flexible schedules, a referral bonus program, learning and development opportunities, language classes, and a social budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, accounting, related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, and KYC within a Fintech environment
• Experience liaising with regulator and with SAR filings
• Knowledge of the financial crime regulatory framework
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in English is a must
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and adjust quickly to changing priorities
• Experience leading a high performing team

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company adheres to all applicable anti-money laundering laws, regulations, and internal policies in Brazil
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate AML risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil - BACEN), Financial Activities Control Council (COAF), and other relevant authorities
• Ensure compliance with Brazilian AML regulations, including Law No. 9,613/1998, and Circular 3.978 and 4001 from BACEN
• Implement and maintain AML policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with local and international best practices, while acting as the main point of contact with regulatory authorities for AML-related matters
• Conduct regulatory monitoring of activities related to the Central Bank and other regulatory authorities
• Identify, assess, and update risks inherent to company processes, while overseeing incident collection and resolution tracking
• Monitor the implementation of internal control recommendations and ensure compliance with internal audit directives
• Prepare thematic compliance reports and support periodic compliance reporting efforts included in the relevant regulation
• Contribute to training and raising awareness among operational staff regarding compliance requirements

Benefits

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*
• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance
• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity
• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
• DLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!