Director, Brazil Compliance Officer – MLRO

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Circle

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501 - 1000 employees

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

🌐 Web 3

Fintech • Crypto • Web 3

Circle is a financial technology company that focuses on utilizing blockchain technology to enable seamless, faster and secure transactions. Their main product, USDC, is a stablecoin designed to provide stability by being fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars, and is widely used in global transactions to facilitate cross-border payments, crypto capital markets, and global dollar access. Circle offers an open developer platform that allows businesses to integrate blockchain functionalities such as programmable wallets and smart contracts into their applications. The company is committed to transparency and publishes regular reports on their reserve holdings.

📋 Description

• Drive the strategy, framework and execution of our Compliance program to ensure applicable Brazilian regulatory requirements and our company’s risk requirements are being met comprehensively • Work closely with broader Compliance, ERM, Legal, Product, Operations and other cross-functional teams to understand the overall business environment and be a point of contact for the day-to-day implementation and execution of Compliance policies related to Brazil • Support local authorization and licensing processes with Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) through the development of necessary materials, addressing queries and coordinating regulatory responses • Ensure adherence to all regulatory reporting obligations, including suspicious activity reporting to COAF, and responsiveness to any regulatory engagements • Partner with other leaders to design and implement the Compliance framework and systems for our business in Brazil • Interface with local regulators and other external stakeholders in explaining our Compliance and Risk Management program • Monitor AML/CFT, sanctions, and broader regulatory developments in Brazil, including evolving requirements under the Brazilian VASP regime led by BCB, ensuring processes are in place to keep the business updated

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience within a financial services, fintech, regulatory compliance role, law enforcement role, or government agency role, with deep expertise in financial crimes • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as stated above • Expert knowledge of regulatory obligations in Brazil, including AML/CFT, sanctions, MLRO responsibilities, and requirements under the Brazilian VASP framework • Strong familiarity with Brazilian regulatory bodies relevant to VASPs, including BCB • Experience engaging directly with Brazilian regulators and managing regulatory relationships • Experience working hands-on with cross-functional team leaders (e.g., Legal, Engineering, Product, Data, Operations) to improve compliance processes and systems • Proven ability to work with global teams in setting and implementing appropriate compliance programs • Knowledge of compliance requirements (red flags, typologies), processes and systems used in online, mobile and blockchain-based environments • Strong attention to detail • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment • Professional development opportunities