Head of Risk and Compliance
Core
Build and lead risk, compliance, and internal control frameworks for a fintech's Brazilian operation, ensuring regulatory approval from Banco Central do Brasil (BCB).
Role type
Senior leadership risk and compliance officer
Builds
Local AML/CFT framework, integrated risk management system, and governance policies for a cross-border payments and digital asset liquidity platform
Domain
Fintech, cross-border payments, digital assets, Brazilian financial regulation
Required skills
AML/CFT framework design, beneficial ownership verification, PEP and sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, Travel Rule compliance, regulatory capital management, vendor compliance due diligence, regulatory reporting, policy development, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Experience with BCB Circular 3,978/2020, Resolutions 520/2025/260/2022/265/2022, engaging external auditors, translating regulations into operational controls
Technologies
COAF reporting systems, banking infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead financial crime compliance including AML/CFT and Travel Rule; own risk management and internal controls; oversee partner and vendor compliance; manage regulatory relationships with BCB and COAF; build local governance policies; partner with business units to embed controls
Seniority
Senior, statutory officer