Legal Counsel – Compliance & AML
Position Overview
Job Description
Legal Counsel – Compliance & AML
Itaú Unibanco is hiring a mid-level compliance lawyer for its São Paulo headquarters. The role focuses on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and regulatory compliance for Latin America's largest private-sector bank.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor AML/CFT compliance programmes in accordance with Banco Central regulations and COAF (Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras) directives
- Conduct internal investigations, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and coordinate with COAF
- Advise on sanctions screening, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) monitoring, and KYC/CDD procedures
- Support the bank's compliance with LGPD in the context of financial intelligence and data sharing
- Monitor international AML standards (FATF recommendations) and their implementation in Brazil
Requirements
- Bacharel em Direito; OAB registration; certification in compliance (CCEP, ICA) valued
- 4–7 years' experience in compliance, AML, or financial regulation at a bank or leading firm
- Knowledge of BCB AML regulations, COAF directives, and Lei 9.613/98 (anti-money laundering law)
- Fluent English; experience with FATF and international compliance frameworks preferred
Perks & Benefits
About This Role
Itaú Unibanco is seeking a Legal Counsel – Compliance & AML to join their General Legal team at the Mid level. This is a Full time, Hybrid position based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.
Compensation
R$18,000 - R$26,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Itaú Unibanco Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
