Compliance Officer

Summary

Join dLocal's global team as their Compliance Officer in Colombia, playing a crucial role in banking relationships and internal reporting. You will oversee AML/KYC compliance, manage compliance risks, provide legal guidance, conduct regulatory monitoring, and generate compliance reports. The role requires a law degree, 4-6 years of relevant experience in Colombia's fintech sector, and strong legal and communication skills. dLocal offers remote work flexibility, a referral bonus program, learning and development opportunities, language classes, a social budget, and dLocal Houses.

Requirements

• A degree in law, with a strong preference for lawyers who have in-depth knowledge of Colombian fintech regulations and the legal intricacies of AML and KYC
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, a related field, or equivalent experience will also be considered
• 4-6 years of legal experience in consultancy firms, AML, Transaction Monitoring, and KYC within the banking or fintech sector in Colombia
• A deep understanding of the legal financial crime regulatory framework specific to the Colombian fintech landscape
• Exceptional legal written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements clearly from a regulatory-legal perspective
• Fluency in English is a requirement, given the international context of fintech legal compliance
• Proven ability to complete legal work efficiently while adapting swiftly to shifting legal priorities, particularly in the evolving realm of fintech regulation in Colombia

Responsibilities

• Oversee the application of AML/KYC and other relevant compliance obligations at the operational process level, ensuring alignment with Colombian fintech regulations from a legal standpoint
• Lead the development and management of the repository of compliance obligations specific to the Colombian fintech market, with a regulatory-legal perspective
• Identify, evaluate, and manage non-compliance risks with a specific focus on AML/KYC, and implement corrective actions as needed, guided by a strong legal understanding
• Provide expert legal guidance on fintech regulatory compliance matters, with a focus on payments, AML, and KYC requirements, collaborating with relevant departments
• Play a key role in legal training and raising legal awareness among operational staff about fintech-related compliance provisions, particularly AML and KYC
• Conduct ongoing regulatory monitoring in collaboration with relevant regulatory bodies in Colombia, ensuring strict adherence to evolving fintech regulations from a legal perspective
• Generate thematic compliance reports and contribute significantly to the preparation of regular compliance reporting, with a specific focus on AML/KYC requirements, guided by legal expertise
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual self-assessment report on the internal control system, with a strong legal emphasis on fintech compliance in Colombia
• Enforce adherence to legal risk control and management practices within various departments, fostering a culture of legal compliance
• Continuously identify, evaluate, and update the risks associated with the company's fintech processes in Colombia from a legal perspective, overseeing incident collection and resolution tracking
• Monitor the execution of recommendations arising from both legal internal control and internal audit missions, particularly those relevant to AML, KYC, and fintech regulation in Colombia

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!