Compliance Manager (aml_cft Compliance Officer) Brazil

Ripple Ripple · Fintech · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Legal

Ripple is seeking a Compliance Manager (AML/CTF Compliance Officer) for its Brazilian entity to lead and improve the compliance program, focusing on operationalizing digital currency exchange and payments activities, and working with regulatory compliance on local license initiatives. The role involves acting as the designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer, implementing and developing compliance programs, creating policies and procedures, building local compliance operations, implementing KYC/transaction monitoring/watchlist screening, supporting customer KYC reviews, and reporting to senior management and regulatory bodies.

What you'd actually do

  1. Act as the designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer under the AML Law.
  2. Implement and develop the compliance programs in Brazil, ensuring the execution of effective and appropriate controls that reflect the business inherent risks and regulatory requirements.
  3. Develop policies, procedures (in both English and Portuguese), and risk assessments for new products and services, and work closely with Regulatory Compliance personnel to obtain local registrations and authorizations.
  4. Under the direction of the Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, build local compliance operations that align with local requirements and represent Ripple in front of the Central Bank of Brazil and COAF.
  5. Implement risk-based Know Your Customer (KYC), transaction monitoring, and watchlist screening.

Skills

Required

  • AML/CTF and sanctions experience
  • Digital currency exchanges and payments compliance program management
  • Operational knowledge in building and running a compliance program
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements for payment institutions in Brazil
  • Ability to effectively present on AML/CTF and sanctions topics
  • Ability to provide practical, strategic and business-oriented advice
  • Proven track record to coordinate multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

What the JD emphasized

  • 7+ years of AML/CTF and sanctions experience in a financial services firm regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil.
  • Experience with digital currency exchanges and payments compliance program management.
  • Strong operational knowledge in building and running a sound compliance program, with hands-on knowledge and an understanding of regulatory requirements for payment institutions in Brazil.