Director, Brazil Compliance Officer & MLRO
Core
Lead Brazil's regulatory compliance and risk management strategy for a digital asset and payment platform, ensuring adherence to local laws and acting as the primary liaison with Brazilian regulators.
Role type
Director, Compliance Officer & MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
Builds
A comprehensive compliance framework and risk management program for Circle's Brazil operations
Domain
Fintech / Digital Assets / Blockchain / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic risk management, regulatory strategy, AML/CFT expertise, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, policy design, stakeholder management, data analytics, change management
Preferred skills
Experience with VASP frameworks, cross-functional leadership, global team collaboration, process optimization
Technologies
Slack, Apple MacOS, GSuite
Responsibilities
Drive compliance strategy and execution for Brazil; act as primary point of contact for Brazilian regulators; support licensing processes with Banco Central do Brasil; ensure adherence to regulatory reporting obligations (e.g., COAF); partner on compliance framework and system design; monitor AML/CFT and sanctions developments; oversee internal and external investigations of financial crimes; develop and review compliance policies and procedures; produce KPIs and reports on compliance metrics.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution