Compliance Officer, Brazil
Job Description:At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.We are seeking a Brazil-based Chief Compliance Officer to lead our compliance function in Brazil. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, Americas, you will fulfill the BCB-mandated Diretor Estatutário de Compliance e PLD/FT designation — taking formal regulatory responsibility for our institutional compliance and anti-money laundering (PLD/FT) programs under BCB supervision and ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of regulatory integrity.You will act as the authoritative liaison for the Central Bank of Brazil/ Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), and auditors, managing high-stakes requests and providing strategic regulatory guidance necessary to navigate a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.This role is the cornerstone of our compliance framework in Brazil. You will ensure our business scales responsibly by partnering with Remitly's specialized Global Compliance Teams—including Financial Crime, Consumer Protection, and Product Compliance—to leverage global expertise and systems in support of your mission.You Will:Compliance Program Ownership: Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of Remitly Brazil's compliance programs — spanning AML/CFT, foreign exchange compliance, consumer protection, and internal controls.Statutory Governance: Act as the Diretor Estatutário de Compliance e PLD/FT of the Remitly FX broker in Brazil, holding formal legal responsibility under BCB supervision and ensuring all statutory obligations are met on an ongoing basis.Regulatory Relationships & Intelligence: Lead Remitly's relationship with the BCB, and other competent authorities; spearhead the strategy for regulatory examinations and proactively monitor the regulatory horizon to anticipate shifts in the local landscape.Regional Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Head of Compliance, Americas to execute the LATAM roadmap—advising on regulatory shifts, supporting expansion into new markets, and ensuring operational readiness across all business units following new license approvals.Financial Intelligence & Oversight: Ensure the abs...