Compliance Specialist

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry. Compliance Specialist Ebury São Paulo Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week The main purpose of this role is to assist in maintaining the integrity and compliance of the country branch, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, reporting obligations and maintaining an open, transparent and effective relationship with our regulators within the country. In addition, this role will assist with the implementation of policies and procedures and keeping them up to date when needed, as well as supporting our training and development program. What you’ll do Reviewing policies and procedures; Conduct research on regulatory requirements from the Central Bank of Brazil and gap analysis; Identifying and supervising regulatory reporting requirements; Implementing local requirements in the firm systems and controls and follow up with the other departments; Drafting and preparing the regulatory periodic deliverables and drafting regulatory communications; Performing controls & monitoring of the 1LoD, when not already performed by another team; Liaising with the other departments and gathering all information and data necessary for the reports to Senior Management; Liaise with Central Brank of Brazil; Gathering information and liaising with all necessary departments where necessary (Audits, Regulators queries, etc); Translating local reporting requirements into operational guidelines, conduct research and help in the interpretation of the specifications; Conducting research for ad hoc regulatory queries from other departments or Senior Management; Liaise with the front office with any questions about the policies and procedures; Participating actively in workgroups and other meetings where compliance participation and inputs is required; Investigating potential breaches of policies and procedures; Keep up to date with relevant regulations and changes; Help improve the operationl compliance processes based on the local policies (liaise with the managers and local ops teams); Investigating complaints and preparing draft responses; Update and manage the delivery of Compliance/Code of Ethics training. What you’ll need Self-driven Compliance Officer with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience within the financial industry in the country; Solid knowledge in regulatory and AML compliance and the ability to take ownership of parts of a Compliance framework in a fast-paced Fintech environment; Demonstrate proven organisational and time management skills; In addition, the individual must be comfortable with working autonomously, have relevant Compliance/Legal qualifications and a good level of commercial awareness. It will be pivotal to have good interpersonal skills to interact with the local regulatory bodies; Excellent communications skills both in Portuguese and English (some of the work will be conducted in English so fluency, both written and verbal, is essential as they will need to communicate with colleagues globally). For this performing in this position, the ABT1/ABT2 ABRACAM certification is mandatory requirement. If you are a successful candidate and do not currently hold this certification, you will be required to obtain it as part of your onboarding process. Why Ebury? Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one. Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success. Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best. Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury. Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized. Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits. Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links. Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury You can also connect with me on LinkedIn - Rafaela Procópio Ebury Bank we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All of our vacancies are open and eligible for people with disabilities. We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future. Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr