Head of Risk and Compliance
About the company
We’re partnering with a global fintech launching its operations in Brazil. The company develops infrastructure for cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and digital asset liquidity, helping businesses move money internationally.
About the role
As Head of Risk & Compliance, you’ll build and lead the risk, compliance, and internal control frameworks for the Brazilian operation.
This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on execution with statutory responsibility before Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), subject to regulatory approval. You’ll lead second-line oversight across local operations and work closely with local and global leadership to support a compliant, scalable launch.
What you’ll do
Lead financial crime compliance: Establish and manage the local AML/CFT framework, including beneficial ownership verification, PEP and sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, Travel Rule compliance, and reporting to COAF.
Own risk management and internal controls: Implement an integrated risk management framework, oversee regulatory capital requirements, maintain operational risk records, and report to the Board.
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