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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Compliance Officer in Brazil.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring that business operations meet the highest legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in Brazil. You will lead compliance and AML/CTF initiatives in a highly regulated, fast-evolving environment, working closely with internal teams and external authorities. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, covering policy design, risk management, audits, and regulatory reporting. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, helping balance regulatory obligations with business objectives. Operating in a remote-first, international setting, you will have direct impact on governance, trust, and operational integrity. This is a key leadership role for an experienced compliance professional looking to influence complex financial operations.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage the compliance and AML/CTF framework in Brazil, ensuring alignment with local regulations and regulatory authority requirements
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance programs, policies, and internal controls
- Oversee KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and investigations related to AML/CTF risks
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, audits, inspections, and official inquiries
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and regulatory risks, including regular audits and risk assessments
- Review and approve new products, features, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance
- Define compliance metrics, track performance, and report key risks and findings to relevant committees
- Coordinate compliance training and awareness programs across the organization
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, and AML-related documentation
- Monitor digital asset transactions and alerts, ensuring proper investigation, documentation, and escalation
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 6 to 8 years of experience in a compliance or compliance management role, ideally within financial services or payment institutions
- Strong knowledge of Brazilian regulatory frameworks, including Central Bank requirements and AML/CTF regulations
- Proven experience in risk management, audits, and regulatory reporting
- High level of integrity, professional ethics, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English; Spanish is a plus
- Hands-on, adaptable mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with industry standards, compliance best practices, and professional certifications
- Experience in the crypto or digital assets sector, blockchain technology, or additional AML certifications is a strong advantage
- Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy
- Competitive compensation aligned with market standards
- Employee stock option or long-term incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Generous time-off policy to support rest and well-being
- Monthly stipend for wellness, learning, and personal development activities
- Inclusive, diverse, and mission-driven work culture with strong growth opportunities
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