Airwallex

Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Airwallex

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sao Paulo • Brazil

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide expert legal advice and support to the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.
  • Representing Airwallex as an approved officer with the Central Bank of Brazil.
  • Providing risk management and governance guidance, advisory and support.
  • Support the Airwallex Group’s expansion by managing the regulatory compliance components of license authorization processes.
  • Act as a key stakeholder in relation to licence applications, business plan updates and information requests.
  • Ensure that our regulatory compliance and integrity risk reporting obligations are maintained.
  • Guide cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that activities undertaken and controls in place.
  • Support and/or manage on-site exams and inspections.
  • Advise the business on regulatory change initiatives.

Requirements

  • Law degree from a recognized global or Brazilian university and active membership in the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in a regulated financial institution, fintech, legal / consulting firm, or combination of the above.
  • Currently, an approved officer or the ability to fulfill the requirements of the Central Bank of Brazil to be an approved officer of a payment institution.
  • Familiarity with financial regulatory laws, rules, regulations and industry best practices across Brazil and the wider Americas region.
  • Data proficiency - ability to work with data and leverage it for strategic decision-making.
  • Ability to operate strategically and think creatively to solve complex regulatory compliance challenges.
  • Superior communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex topics to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience with developing and/or maintaining a compliance program within a financial institution, preferably in respect of payments activity.
  • Exposure to licensing processes, regulatory expansion, and RegTech or technology-driven compliance solutions.
  • Deep understanding of financial products/services and related conduct risk, ethics, and controls.
  • Must be a Brazilian National, or a foreigner with the right to work. Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential, in both written and verbal communication.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
active membership in the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)