Job description
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.
dLocal is a leading cross-border payment solution provider in Emerging Markets, serving ecommerce merchants like Booking.com, Facebook, Netflix, and Uber. To support the growing dLocal operations, we are looking for a motivated and experienced person to join dLocal Limited, a licensed financial institution in Malta, and its Malta-based team as MLRO. This person will report to the Board of Directors of the Company and will focus on ensuring that the Company’s internal and Group AML policies are followed, overseeing merchant, partner, and other third-party due diligence and risk profiling, as well as KYC and transaction monitoring and record-keeping.
What will I be doing?
- Acting as the appointed MLRO of the Company
- Representing the Financial Institution on AML matters and communicating directly with the MFSA and FIAU
- Ensuring that AML and KYC requirements and procedures are properly followed
- Managing transaction monitoring for fraud and AML issues where relevant
- Supporting various regulatory and statutory audits
- Keeping abreast of new legislation, directives, and regulations
- Implementing and monitoring proactive risk management policies and procedures
- Monitoring and reporting AML risks and compliance gaps in relation to internal and external regulations
- Identifying and addressing conflicts of interest
- Liaising with the Group Compliance team and overseeing outsourced intragroup functions supporting the MLRO and the Compliance team in general
- Reporting to the Board of Directors
- Actively participating in Executive Committee meetings
What skills do I need?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, banking, or law supplemented by training in AML and/or Compliance
- The candidate needs to be already approved by the MFSA (Malta regulator) for a similar role in another financial institution
- 3+ years of professional experience as an MLRO/designated official or in Compliance in the payments/financial services industry is required
- Familiarity with Maltese regulations, EU Money Laundering Directives, and FIAU procedures – knowledge and experience of other regulatory frameworks for financial institutions (e.g., MSB in the USA, Latin America, or India) is a bonus
- The position is predominantly based in Malta, with the possibility of short travel (+/- two weeks per year) outside Malta
- Fluent English speaker; other relevant languages are a bonus
- Professional, flexible, and highly responsible
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Highly motivated leader and team player
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!
Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin, Instagram, and Youtube for more about dLocal!
