Job title: chief compliance officer
we're a cutting-edge payment solutions company that empowers businesses to succeed in latin america and africa. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages creativity and growth, where every employee's contribution is valued.
our team is looking for an experienced compliance professional to lead our compliance, anti-money laundering (aml), and risk management functions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in compliance, aml, and operational risk, with experience across multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks.
key responsibilities:
* ensure full compliance with licensing obligations and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions.
* act as the primary point of contact with regulators, auditors, and banking/payment partners.
* oversee policies and frameworks covering aml/cft, sanctions, data protection, and payments regulation.
* ensure timely filing of reports and notifications to regulatory authorities.
* develop and maintain the enterprise risk management framework, including risk matrices by area, department, and product line.
* monitor operational risk exposures related to payments, transaction flows, and card operations.
* advise management on key risks and propose mitigation measures.
* lead risk assessments for new products, services, and markets.
* oversee kyc, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
* lead the design and calibration of fraud detection and prevention tools.
* maintain up-to-date fraud risk policies and controls across the business.
* train staff on aml and fraud prevention requirements.
* report to the ceo on compliance and risk matters.
* deliver regular reports on risk exposure, incidents, and regulatory changes.
* support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
* promote compliance and risk culture across all departments.
qualifications and experience:
* 7–10 years' experience in compliance and/or risk roles within regulated financial institutions or psps.
* deep understanding of aml/cft regulations (local and international).
* operational risk in payment systems and card schemes.
* transaction monitoring, kyc, and sanctions screening.
* experience managing regulatory audits, inspections, and reporting obligations.
* strong knowledge of fraud prevention methodologies and tools.
* proven track record of building and managing risk and compliance frameworks.
* excellent communication skills, both with regulators and internal stakeholders.
* ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.
* experience working in latin america and/or europe in regulated financial services.
* certifications such as cams, ica, cfe, frm, or equivalent.
* familiarity with card schemes and operational risks in issuing/acquiring.
* fluency in english and spanish (portuguese is a plus).
at our company, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, recognizing that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our team. If you're passionate about making a difference and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
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