Compliance Officer - Brazil

Why should you join dLocal? dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.    By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.
What’s the opportunity?   We’re looking for a Compliance Officer - Brazil to join our global team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring regulatory alignment across the organization, contributing to both internal compliance processes and external banking relationships. You’ll work closely with various teams to identify and manage compliance risks, oversee the implementation of controls, and ensure we meet our regulatory obligations, especially those related to financial crime.

What will I be doing?

• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of our compliance obligations repository.
• Supporting the application of compliance requirements at the operational process level.
• Helping identify, assess, and manage non-compliance risks, and tracking corrective actions.
• Advising teams across the company on compliance matters and best practices.
• Leading or contributing to compliance-related training and awareness initiatives.
• Monitoring regulatory developments related to the Central Bank and other authorities.
• Developing thematic reports and supporting periodic compliance reporting.
• Preparing the annual self-assessment of the internal control system.
• Promoting a risk-aware culture and ensuring proper adherence to control practices.
• Monitoring risk identification and evaluation across company processes, including tracking and resolution of incidents.
• Following up on recommendations from internal control and audit teams.

What skills do I need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, and KYC, ideally in a fintech or financial services environment.
• Proven experience working with regulatory bodies and managing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Strong understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

What do we offer?   Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you: - 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. - 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!   Flexibility in how you work: We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs.     What happens after you apply? Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!   Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin and Youtube for more about dLocal!

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