Head of Compliance, Brazil

At PayRetailers, we are committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to succeed in Latin America. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages creativity and growth, where every employee's contribution is valued. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with us, as we strive to make a meaningful impact on the world of payments.

The CO will be responsible for the compliance operations of the Company ensuring that it is fully compliant with all regulatory and legal requirements the Company has and protecting the wider PayRetailers Group, both with its Regulated and Licensed business entities.

Oversee the effectiveness of all Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) /Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“CFT”) systems, compliance with applicable AML/CFT legislation and the day-to-day operation of the AML/CFT policies and procedures. Develop and maintain systems and controls (including documented policies and procedures) in line with evolving requirements.

**This roles is Hybrid, requiring presenciality to our offices in Sao Paulo.**

**Job duties and Responsibilities**:

- To be the point of contact with the Financial Intelligence Unit (“FIU”) and other competent authorities, responding promptly to all requests for information,
- The management and maintenance of the corporate compliance manual, associated procedures and control environment ensuring that they fully and adequately reflect the regulatory and risk mitigation requirements of the relevant entities within the Company.
- Preparation and delivery of training materials in relation to the Company’s compliance and AML/CFT functions.
- Liaising with, including as required from time to time manage visits of, external auditors and regulators.
- To ensure that the Company has a completed its; Customer Risk Assessment (“CRA”), Business Risk Assessment (“BRA”) and Technology Risk Assessment (“TRA”) (“Assessments”) ensuing it is appropriate for the business in both its design and implementation.
- To conduct regular risk assessments against the Assessments to ensure that adequate controls exist along with updating the Assessments for any new or emerging risks. This will include documenting the Company’s “risk appetite” and managing risks accordingly.
- To prepare regular risk reports for the Board and where applicable the regulator, to ensure the Board understands the most significant risks, to business heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the Company and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks.
- Ensures the Board, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of the FSA, that the Company’s policies and procedures are being followed, and that behaviour meets that expected by the Company.
- To conduct regular audits of policy and compliance to standards.
- To receive internal Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”), review and externalise to the Brasil Financial Intelligence Unit (“FIU”) if appropriate through the Themis System.
- To prepare the reporting of Management Information packs to the Board on a quarterly basis,
- Ensure periodic audits of the AML/CFT programme,
- Maintain various regulatory logs, as necessary, which should include logs with respect to declined business, PEPs, and requests from competent authorities particularly in relation to investigations,
- To escalate any issues identified to the Managing Director or to PayRetailers Group in a timely manner, and
- To assist with the implementation and oversight of Data Protection compliance as required.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Literate with a good standard of written English/Spanish is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience and knowledge of Brasil Legislation / Regulations
- A detailed understanding of reviewing and identifying risks and the controls to mitigate them
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic working environment
- Efficient and well organised

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Growth opportunities within a company in a hyper-growth phase
- Individual development plans
- Excellent working environment and collaboration ✌️
- Private medical insurance covered by the company
- Flexible retribution partner
- Hybrid model of work