Regulatory & Compliance Lead (Diretor(a) de Regulatórios e Compliance) – São Paulo (Hybrid)

Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America. We've built the leading solution for companies to make and manage all their payments. We already help over 20,000 large and growing businesses operate with agility and financial clarity through locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale.

Clara is backed by some of the most successful investors in the world, including top regional VCs like monashees, Kaszek, and Canary, and leading global funds like Notable Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, Citi Ventures, SV Angel, Citius, Endeavor Catalyst, and Goldman Sachs - in addition to dozens of angel investors and local family offices.

We're building the financial infrastructure that powers high-performing organizations across the region. We invite you to join us if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment that will accelerate your career and support you to do some of the best work of your life alongside a passionate and committed team distributed across the Americas.

We're looking for a Regulatory & Compliance Lead to act as Clara's statutory compliance officer (diretor(a) estatutário(a)) in Brazil. You will be ultimately responsible for ensuring Clara's alignment with Bacen, COAF, and local AML/KYC regulations. This includes leading regulatory assessments, managing relationships with local authorities, and overseeing key compliance filings. You'll also provide strategic support across teams including Fraud, Sales, Customer Support, Product, and Risk.

This is a highly visible role that demands strong judgment, autonomy, and deep familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the financial sector.

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Must haves

• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, with a focus on AML, KYC, and financial governance
• Eligibility and readiness to serve as diretor(a) estatutário(a) before Bacen
• Strong knowledge of Bacen systems and frameworks (including Siscom)
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and internal governance standards
• Demonstrated ability to assess high-risk clients and approve onboarding decisions from a compliance lens
• Experience coordinating audits and formalizing institutional risks
• Working proficiency in Portuguese and English
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to haves

• Experience structuring or advising on FIDC or securitization operations
• Familiarity with Clara's internal processes and systems
• Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL, or Python
• Basic proficiency in Spanish or a desire to learn it
• A good sense of humor

At Clara, you'll have the autonomy, speed, and support to make meaningful impact — not just on your team, but on how organizations are run across Latin America.

• We're the leading B2B fintech for spend management in Latin America.
• Certified as one of the world's fastest-growing companies, a Great Place to Work, and a LinkedIn Top Startup.
• Passionate about making Latin America more prosperous and competitive.
• Constantly innovating to build financial infrastructure that enables each of our customers to thrive.
• Product-led, high-talent-density culture — designed for builders who raise the bar.
• Proud of our open, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

• #Clarity. We say things clearly, directly, and proactively.
• #Simplicity. We reduce noise to focus on what really matters.
• #Ownership. We take responsibility and never wait to be told.
• #Pride. We build products and experiences we're proud of.
• #Always Be Changing (ABC). We grow through feedback, risk-taking, and action.
• #Inclusivity. Every voice counts. Everyone contributes to our mission.

• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
• Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language)
• Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
• High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together
• Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact
• Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results

If you're ready for growth, ownership, and impact — apply now and help us redefine B2B finance in Latin America.

Claridians in a hybrid mode split their time between working from the office, talking to or visiting customers, or working from home. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for each individual and team.

We don't enforce a minimum number of days for most roles, but you're expected to spend time at the office organically, and be at the office most days during your ramp-up or when required by your leader.