Buenos Aires, Argentina · Hybrid
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 …
Skills: Transaction Monitoring, AML/CFT, FCC, Compliance Leadership, SAR/STR Filing
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid
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 …
Skills: Product Management, Virtual Accounts, Banking-as-a-Service, API Documentation, B2B2C Strategy
Communauté urbaine de Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon · Hybrid
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 …
Skills: KYC Onboarding, Transaction Monitoring, AML/CFT Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Remittance Compliance
Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central, Colombia · Hybrid
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 …
Skills: Regulatory Compliance, AML, KYC, Financial Crime Risk Management, Transaction Monitoring
Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal · Remote OK
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 …
Skills: KYC Onboarding, Transaction Monitoring, AML/CFT Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment
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Lead the LATAM Transaction Monitoring team and own the end-to-end framework for pre- and post-transaction controls. Coordinate with regulators, banks, and internal data teams to implement ML-based detection models and ensure regulatory compliance.
Requires over 5 years of experience in FCC/AML/CFT with at least 4 years in a leadership role. Must have deep knowledge of LATAM regulatory laws and experience with transaction monitoring platforms.
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. 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?
A hands-on leadership role at the intersection of compliance, data, and technology. You will own the LATAM Transaction Monitoring framework end-to-end, improving pre- and post-transaction controls, and acting as the key point of contact for stakeholders, partners, and regulators.
Leadership & Stakeholders
Lead the LATAM TM team and ensure performance
Liaise with local compliance officers, regional FCC leads, and the Global Head of TM
Be the main contact for partners, banks, and payment providers on TM matters
Coordinate responses to audits and regulatory inquiries across LATAM
Controls & Platforms
Own configuration and tuning of pre- and post-transaction monitoring rules
Partner with Data Compliance to design and improve ML-based detection models
Oversee L1/L2 alert investigation, RFI management, and complex case decisioning
Manage SAR/STR filing strategies and timely submission to local FIUs
Automation & Technology
Lead the strategy and roadmap for agentic transaction monitoring and CDD controls, partnering closely with Data Compliance and Product to design, prioritise, and drive implementation — translating compliance requirements into clear specifications and ensuring delivered solutions meet regulatory and operational standards.
Reporting & QA
Own KPIs for the LATAM TM team, ensuring adherence to business targets and industry benchmarks. Hold accountability for team performance
Run a rigorous monthly QA programme on all agentic and human reviewed cases, with a strong focus on maintaining investigation quality and consistency standards across the team.
5+ years in FCC / AML/CFT with a strong TM focus
4+ years leading compliance teams
End-to-end TM experience: rules, triage, case management, SAR/STR filing
Experience with TM platforms and pre-transaction rules engines
LATAM regulatory knowledge: AML/CFT laws, FIU requirements, sanctions
Cross-functional ability with data, engineering, and product teams
Fluent English; Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:
Flexibility in how you work: We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs.
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 and Youtube for more about dLocal!
Building financial technology for markets of the future
dLocal started with one goal – to close the payments innovation gap between global enterprise companies, and customers in emerging economies. We have over 1000 payment methods, in more than 60 countries. We are relentlessly focusing on serving our customers and solidifying our position as the preferred infrastructure solution for Global Merchants across Emerging Markets. With the ability to accept local payment methods and facilitate cross-border fund settlement worldwide, our merchants reach billions of underserved consumers in the high-growth markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. dLocal offers the ideal payment solutions for global commerce: Payins: Accept local payment methods Payouts: Compliantly send funds cross-border dLocal for Platforms: Unify your platform’s payment solution Defense Suite: Manage fraud effectively Financial technology for markets of the future.
Offices: World Trade Center Free Zone, Montevideo, UY
Building financial technology for markets of the future
dLocal started with one goal – to close the payments innovation gap between global enterprise companies, and customers in emerging economies. We have over 1000 payment methods, in more than 60 countries. We are relentlessly focusing on serving our customers and solidifying our position as the preferred infrastructure solution for Global Merchants across Emerging Markets. With the ability to accept local payment methods and facilitate cross-border fund settlement worldwide, our merchants reach billions of underserved consumers in the high-growth markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. dLocal offers the ideal payment solutions for global commerce: Payins: Accept local payment methods Payouts: Compliantly send funds cross-border dLocal for Platforms: Unify your platform’s payment solution Defense Suite: Manage fraud effectively Financial technology for markets of the future.
Offices: World Trade Center Free Zone, Montevideo, UY
