Chief Compliance Officer LATAM

São Paulo - Brazil

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

At Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally providing secure simple and reliable ways to manage their money ensuring true peace of mind. Whether its supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad were not just here to move money were here to move our global customers forward.

Were looking for builders reimaginers and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology trust and transformation. If thats you and youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your careerwe invite you to join over 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

We are seeking a Brazil-based Chief Compliance Officer to lead our compliance function in Brazil and across Latin America. Reporting to the Head of Compliance Americas you will fulfill the BCB-mandated Diretor Estatutário de Compliance e PLD/FT designation taking formal regulatory responsibility for our institutional compliance and anti-money laundering (PLD/FT) programs under BCB supervision and ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of regulatory integrity.

You will act as the authoritative liaison for the Central Bank of Brazil/ Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) and auditors managing high-stakes requests and providing strategic regulatory guidance necessary to navigate a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.

This role is the cornerstone of our compliance framework in Brazil. You will ensure our business scales responsibly by partnering with Remitlys specialized Global Compliance Teamsincluding Financial Crime Consumer Protection and Product Complianceto leverage global expertise and systems in support of your mission.

Beyond Brazil you will serve as Remitlys regional compliance voice for Latin close collaboration with the Head of Compliance Americas you will identify and manage risks advise on regulatory developments across key markets and support our future licensing and expansion efforts across the region.

You Will:

Compliance Program Ownership: Lead the design implementation and ongoing effectiveness of Remitly Brazils compliance programs spanning AML/CFT foreign exchange compliance consumer protection and internal controls.
Statutory Governance: Act as the Diretor Estatutário de Compliance e PLD/FT of the Remitly FX broker in Brazil holding formal legal responsibility under BCB supervision and ensuring all statutory obligations are met on an ongoing basis.
Regulatory Relationships & Intelligence: Lead Remitlys relationship with the BCB and other competent authorities; spearhead the strategy for regulatory examinations and proactively monitor the regulatory horizon to anticipate shifts in the local landscape.
Regional Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Head of Compliance Americas to execute the LATAM roadmapadvising on regulatory shifts supporting expansion into new markets and ensuring operational readiness across all business units following new license approvals.
Financial Intelligence & Oversight: Ensure the absolute integrity accuracy and timeliness of all mandatory regulatory filings (including Suspicious Activity Reports) and oversee the effectiveness of Brazil-based KYC/CDD transaction monitoring and investigative processes.
Product & Growth Partnership: Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to embed scalable automated compliance controls into new payment features ensuring growth is paired with rigorous risk management and a defined risk appetite.
Ouvidoria & Consumer Protection: Lead the Ouvidoria (Ombudsman) strategy ensuring the function remains a robust structurally independent pillar of customer protection that meets the highest Brazilian regulatory standards for dispute resolution.
Compliance Culture: Serve as the regional champion for ethics and integrity providing localized training and guidance to ensure every team member understands their role in maintaining Remitlys compliance posture.
Reporting & Board Engagement: Provide authoritative data-driven reporting to the Board of Directors and Global Leadership ensuring full transparency of the LATAM compliance and risk posture.

You Have:

Professional Experience: 8 years of compliance experience in Brazils financial services sector; experience at a payment institution corretora de câmbio or cross-border remittance company strongly preferred. Statutory Credentials: Prior experience as a BCB-registered Diretor Estatutário de Compliance or PLD/FT or a clear and demonstrable readiness to take on that designation
Regional Expertise: Deep knowledge of Brazilian AML/CFT regulation COAF reporting obligations and BCB foreign exchange requirements with hands-on supervisory examination experience and a working command of the broader Latin American regulatory landscape.
Licensing & Market Authorization : Extensive experience with financial services licensing and supervision including proven success in obtaining licenses managing regulatory inquiries and navigating the end-to-end supervisory lifecycle.
Product-Led Compliance: Demonstrated ability to partner with Product and Engineering teams to implement Compliance-by-Design ensuring scalable automated technology solutions.
Matrixed Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to act as a strategic translator between complex local regulations and global business objectives influencing cross-functional stakeholders at the executive level.
Operational Command: Experience building and operating risk-based KYC/CDD and transaction monitoring programs including SAR filing via Siscoaf.
Analytical Authority: Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset with the ability to operate with a high degree of discretion and professional judgment.
Education: Bachelors degree in Law Business Finance or a related field; CAMS or CRCM certification is preferred.
Languages: Fluency in Portuguese and English is required; professional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred.

This role is based in São Paulo Brazil. Candidates must be able to serve as a statutory officer and be resident in Brazil.

Our Benefits:

Medical Dental & Vision via CarePlus
Life Insurance 2x earnings
Income Protection 24x monthly earnings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available for eligible employees
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Continuing education and travel benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation Together

At Remitly we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Job Description:At Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally providing secure simple and reliable ways to manage their money ensuring true pe...