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.
What’s the opportunity?
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Assurance Specialist to join our Regulatory Affairs team. This role is critical in ensuring that the institution’s policies, processes, and business activities meet applicable regulatory requirements and that emerging risks are identified and remediated promptly. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in planning and executing compliance monitoring reviews, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to continuous improvements in the compliance control environment. The position offers exposure to a wide range of regulatory frameworks, including PSD2, AML/CFT, MiCA, and other sector-specific obligations relevant to a licensed financial institution.
What will I be doing?
- Assist with the design, planning, and execution of a risk-based compliance monitoring plan and the respective reviews across key business functions.
- Identify, document, and report on compliance weaknesses, control deficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Monitor and follow up on remediation actions to ensure timely closure of findings.
- Support root cause analysis and thematic reviews to detect trends or recurring issues.
- Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready records of monitoring activities, testing results, and management responses.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support compliance awareness and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of compliance monitoring methodologies, testing scripts, and reporting tools.
- Assist with the preparation of the internal compliance reports and other reporting obligations to senior management and committees.
- Support the drafting, coordination, and submission of regulatory deliverables to the competent authorities, including periodical returns, questionnaires, and ad hoc submissions.
- Help ensure internal policies and procedures remain aligned with regulatory expectations and reflect legal and business developments.
What skills do I need?
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a regulatory, compliance or risk environment, preferably in a fintech, financial institution, or payment services environment.
- Solid understanding of European regulatory frameworks, particularly PSD2, AMLD, MiCA, and associated guidance.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
€40,000 - €50,000 a year
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:
- 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!
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!
