Director - Regulatory Compliance & MLRO - Brazil - Remote

Overview

As Nium’s appointed Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Brazil, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable Brazilian regulations and alignment with Nium’s global compliance standards.

In Short

• Act as Nium’s designated MLRO in Brazil.
• Serve as primary contact with Brazilian regulators and partner banks.
• Ensure alignment of Brazilian compliance framework with global standards.
• Develop and maintain AML/CTF methodology tailored to Brazil.
• Conduct country-level risk assessments and implement controls.
• Lead AML/CTF internal control reporting and fraud oversight.
• Roll out Compliance Training Framework across Brazil.
• Drive compliance process automation and adopt RegTech solutions.
• Build and mentor a local compliance team.
• Engage with regulators and report compliance to boards.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in senior compliance roles, ideally in Payments/Fintech.
• Expertise in Brazilian financial regulation and COAF reporting.
• Experience managing AML/CTF frameworks in cross-border payments.
• Strong knowledge of correspondent banking and BaaS clients.
• Professional certifications: ACAMS/CRCM required.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Experience in building and leading compliance teams.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of global money movement.
• Work in a high-growth company with a strong market presence.
• Engage with international teams and stakeholders.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to a global network of professionals.