Director, Brazil Compliance Officer – MLRO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy, framework, and execution of our Compliance program to ensure that all relevant Brazilian regulatory requirements and our company’s risk criteria are met in a comprehensive manner.

• Collaborate closely with the broader Compliance, ERM, Legal, Product, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to gain insights into the overall business landscape and serve as a primary contact for the daily implementation and execution of Compliance policies pertaining to Brazil.

• Assist with local authorization and licensing procedures involving Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) by developing necessary materials, addressing inquiries, and coordinating responses to regulatory matters.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting obligations, which includes reporting suspicious activities to COAF and being responsive to any regulatory engagements.

• Collaborate with other leaders to design and implement the Compliance framework and systems specific to our operations in Brazil.

• Engage with local regulators and other external stakeholders to explain our Compliance and Risk Management program.

• Monitor developments in AML/CFT, sanctions, and other regulatory changes in Brazil, including evolving requirements under the Brazilian VASP regime as directed by BCB, ensuring processes are established to keep the business informed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in financial services, fintech, regulatory compliance, law enforcement, or government agency roles, with extensive expertise in financial crimes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as specified above.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory obligations in Brazil, encompassing AML/CFT, sanctions, MLRO responsibilities, and requirements under the Brazilian VASP framework.

• Strong familiarity with Brazilian regulatory authorities relevant to VASPs, including BCB.

• Experience in direct engagement with Brazilian regulators and management of regulatory relationships.

• Proven experience working collaboratively with cross-functional team leaders (e.g., Legal, Engineering, Product, Data, Operations) to enhance compliance processes and systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work with global teams in establishing and executing suitable compliance programs.

• Knowledge of compliance requirements (red flags, typologies), processes, and systems utilized in online, mobile, and blockchain environments.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development.