Head of Compliance & AML (SMF16/17) – Flexible, Global

Nodi; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexibility in how you work

Fintech industry environment

Referral bonus program

Work From Anywhere

Descripción de la vacante

dLocal is seeking a Head of Compliance (SMF16/17) to lead the Compliance and AML/CFT function for its regulated entity, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while enabling growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.

The role acts as primary contact for compliance and financial crime, partnering with global and local stakeholders. Strong regulatory expertise and experience in international financial services are essential.

Formación

• 8+ years in Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, or Regulatory roles within regulated financial services environments.
• Experience at SMF16/SMF17 level or senior compliance leadership is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements, AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions compliance, and financial crime controls.
• Experience in payments, fintech, retail banking, or international financial services environments is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of PSD3, 6AMLD, DORA, NIS2, CESOP, ESG and operational resilience requirements.
• Hands-on experience with KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including board/regulator interactions.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsabilidades

• Act as SMF16/17 responsible person for Compliance and AML/CFT, ensuring FCA compliance.
• Provide guidance to business stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Maintain oversight of regulatory risk framework and implement mitigations.
• Lead AML/CFT framework across jurisdictions and business areas.
• Develop and update compliance policies and controls for AML/sanctions and resilience.
• Monitor regulatory changes (PSD3, 6AMLD, DORA, NIS2, ESG) and advise on impact.
• Design compliance monitoring programs, reviews, and third-party risk assessments.
• Conduct enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessments and approvals.
• Oversee KYC onboarding and regulatory reporting processes.
• Investigate incidents, escalations, and SAR/STR filings as needed.
• Prepare regulatory reports and timely submissions to authorities.
• Present risk and compliance reports to senior leadership and boards.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and regulators during inspections.

Conocimientos

SMF16/17 level

Regulatory leadership

FCA compliance

AML/CFT controls

KYC onboarding

Risk management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law/Economics/Finance/Business

Herramientas

Regulatory reporting systems

Descripción del empleo

dLocal is seeking a Head of Compliance (SMF16/17) to lead the Compliance and AML/CFT function for its regulated entity, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while enabling growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.

The role acts as primary contact for compliance and financial crime, partnering with global and local stakeholders. Strong regulatory expertise and experience in international financial services are essential.