EndereçoCompliance Manager
Hybrid
The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners, to help them grow.
WE ARE NUVEI. Nuvei (NASDAQ: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI) the Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei’s modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 47 markets, 150 currencies and 586 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.
At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service. We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey!
Your Mission
We are looking for a Compliance Manager to join our fast-growing product & operations reporting to the Director of Compliance Latam and works very closely with other departments (e.g., Legal, Risk, Underwriting, Product, Finance, Sales, Business and Account Managers) and interacts with the most senior levels of the Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Confirm, on an ongoing basis, that the Company maintains compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, specifically with those pertaining to the successful operation of the Company’s legal entity in Brazil.
- Act as the anti-money laundering / money laundering reporting compliance officer having benchmarking with best AML compliance standards in Brazil for further SAR to COAF (Brazilian FIU).
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs (e.g., AML, sanctions, etc.) to suffice applicable laws and regulations, specially, but not limited to 9613/98 (the AML act), 12846/13 (AB&C act), 14790/23 (Brazilian Gaming Law), Brazilian Central Banking Regulations for Payment Institutions (including PIX) and being able to interact with the regulator once requested in terms of Compliance subjects.
- Liaise with regulators and supervisory authorities on compliance matters including responding to requests made by regulators and supervisory authorities.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on compliance matters including responding to requests for information on compliance matters from the auditors.
- Confirm that the Company’s policies and procedures are designed to enable the Company to suffice current applicable regulatory requirements and recommend revisions as appropriate.
- Contribute to the overall success of the Company by performing all duties and responsibilities as assigned, and as otherwise assigned from time-to-time by the Director of Compliance Latam.
- Maintain oversight, inclusive from engagement to remediation, of third-party (e.g., regulator, bank) audits, exams, and inspections of the Company as it relates to the Company’s payment processing service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in business or law, preferred. Master’s or doctorate degree, or equivalent, in business or law, preferred. Anti-money laundering certification, such as ACAMS, ICA or local PQO Compliance and knowledge of BACEN 3978 and 4001, including KYC and Due diligence procedures (onboarding documentation).
- 10 + years of experience in a payment processor compliance role or similar role in Brazil and you previously had a similar position with a Payments Institution (Institução de Pagamento), or in Retail/Wholesale Banks in Brazil.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs and control frameworks, including knowledge of internal controls and operational risk management. (4557 BACEN). Knowledge of regulatory systems such as MK compliance is desirable.
- A deep understanding of the regulatory environment in Brazil, including regulations, requirements, industry standards and best practices applicable to payments institution and the Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN) regulations applicable to FinTech.
- Proven effectiveness at managing complex matters from inception to closure.
- Ability to understand processes and emerging regulatory requirements and the ability to translate these into commensurate procedures and policies.
- AML transaction monitoring experience.
- Excellent communication, analytical skills, a natural DOER and critical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and to make decisions and support them based on current legal and regulatory framework.
- Familiarity with Brazilian Payment System (SPB), Payments Arrangement Regulations, Data Protection and Privacy Laws.
- Ability to speak and write in Portuguese and English fluently. Fluency in Spanish is an asset; and.
- Finally, you must be HANDS ON, TEAM WORKER and PEOPLE ORIENTED once you will be working together with the Director of Compliance Latam in Brazil, and, in the long term will manage a local team.
Nuvei is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates collaboration and innovation and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The team at Nuvei is comprised of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.
