Regulatory Affair Officer APAC

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world's fastest-growing, emerging markets.

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people's daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What's the opportunity?

As our Regulatory Compliance Officer based in APAC, you will support all Compliance and Regulatory matters related to Dlocal's business and operation and will help maintain oversight for Dlocal's legal entities. In this role, you will help enable business growth while serving as a gatekeeper to prevent regulatory, legal, and reputational harm.

What will I be doing?

• Provides legal knowledge and expertise on financial, payments, and fintech regulations in APAC countries
• Provide effective advice to all the internal teams to find solutions and identify potential risks on implementing the regulatory requirements for Dlocal's entities, advising in any regulatory impact from the initial stage to the end, enabling the business to scale and grow
• Advice relevant stakeholders in identifying laws and regulations that could impact to the company, training on material and method to be used, assessing training competence, and monitoring adherence to and compliance with training plans
• Advise line management on possible legal and regulatory impact across all divisions of regulatory developments and trends while highlighting potential revenue generation/cost-saving opportunities
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders across Dlocal´s business divisions to drive compliance with identified regulatory and statutory requirements and obligations
• Supporting activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements
• Contribute to drafting company policies and internal processes
• Maintaining a compliance calendar and submitting legal and regulatory returns when due, in collaboration with the respective teams
• Assess and continuously advise the respective departments on AML & CFT, Data Privacy, and fintech regulations

What skills do I need?

• Advanced degree in (preferably) law, compliance, finance, or a comparable study
• 5+ years experience in a regulatory or compliance officer role or legal advisor
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Experience gained in an international company, Payments, financial institution, or law firm is a must
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Professional, flexible, and highly responsible and hands-on

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe*
• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance
• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity
• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections
• dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We've got your back
• For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don't worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.