Compliance Officer - Brazil

About Dolarapp

At DolarApp, we’re building the future of cross-border payments in Latin America. We’re looking for a Compliance Officer in Brazil to help us stay ahead of regulations, strengthen our AML/CFT framework, and build trust with regulators, partners, and customers.

The Role

As our Compliance Officer, you’ll own the local compliance program in Brazil, ensuring adherence to both local and international standards. You’ll monitor regulatory changes, manage investigations, and act as the key liaison with regulators, auditors, and banking partners.

This is a hands-on role: you’ll lead KYC/AML investigations, oversee suspicious activity reporting, and collaborate with risk, operations, and product teams to embed compliance into everyday processes.

What You’Ll Do

• Investigations: Review KYC alerts, biometric mismatches, and potential fraud using Receita Federal, SERPRO, and KYC tools (Jumio, Persona).
• Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit COS filings to COAF, maintain CCS reports, and support other regulatory obligations (e.g., SISBAJUD).
• Transaction Monitoring: Assess suspicious activities across PIX, TED/DOC, and interoperable wallets; escalate financial crime risks.
• Sanctions & Screening: Monitor PEP, sanctions, adverse media alerts, and review limit increase requests in line with COAF and Banco Central do Brasil requirements.
• Process Improvement: Enhance monitoring and reporting controls to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
• Compliance Culture: Work with internal teams to strengthen AML/CFT controls and align with Banco Central directives and COAF guidelines.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main point of contact with regulators, auditors, and banking partners, ensuring clarity and transparency.

What We’Re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Fluency in Portuguese & English.
• Proven experience with COAF regulatory reporting (COS, CCS, SISBAJUD).
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, Banco Central Circular 3978, PIX-related fraud, FATF standards.
• Experience in audits, inspections, and risk assessments with Banco Central and COAF.
• Expertise in KYC controls (IDs, biometrics, SERPRO, sanctions, adverse media).
• Confidence engaging with regulators and external authorities.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset.

Nice-To-Haves:

• AML/compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA).
• Regional LATAM compliance experience.
• Knowledge of fintech, PIX, TED/DOC, and digital wallets.
• Understanding of digital assets regulation (COAF, FATF).
• Experience building or scaling compliance programs.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary

• Performance bonus based on KPIs

• Equity Options

• Paid annual leave & healthcare
• Latest tools & technology
• Collaborative, high-growth fintech environment

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to lead compliance efforts in one of LATAM’s most exciting fintechs. You’ll work on high-impact projects, engage directly with regulators, and help shape how DolarApp scales responsibly in Brazil and beyond.