Managing Director

dLocal

Lead US operations for dLocal as the Managing Director overseeing compliance and performance. Drive strategy and build high-performing teams for regulatory licensing and operational execution.

Posted 5/28/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and legally represent the US regulated entity through licensing, launch and early-scale operations, acting as the designated Managing Director with full accountability for regulatory compliance, operational execution, and local performance.
This role combines executive ownership with hands-on execution: setting strategy, building the operating model from the ground up, and ensuring the entity meets all supervisory expectations across multiple US licences.
You will serve as the primary accountable executive before regulators, the local Board, and Group leadership, while building a lean, high-performing team and embedding scalable, automation-driven processes from day one.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. residency and permanent work eligibility.
Located in the United States
6+ years leadership experience in fintech/payments or regulated financial services, with experience launching or scaling a US money transmitter or a closely related business.
Strong background in money transmission, remittances, payment processing, e-wallets, crypto, and/or similar businesses where funds movement and licensing are core.
Prior experience working closely with U.S. state regulators and/or federal regulators on licensing, exams, and ongoing supervision strongly preferred.
Prior experience as CEO, COO, General Manager, or equivalent business line leader with P&L responsibility and demonstrated success scaling a regulated financial or payments business.
Solid understanding of U.S. state money transmitter laws, BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, KYC/KYB, and applicable consumer protection requirements.
Demonstrated experience partnering with a Chief Compliance Officer/BSA Officer and legal counsel to design, implement, and enhance compliance programs.
Familiarity with Board governance and audit-readiness in a regulated context.
Strong operational execution skills; comfortable building from “zero to one”.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with Boards, regulators, banks, and strategic partners.
Spanish proficiency is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, law, or a related discipline required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) preferred.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, PMP) are a plus, especially where they complement strong compliance and operational leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

money transmissionremittancespayment processinge-walletscryptoU.S. state money transmitter lawsBSA/AMLOFAC sanctionsKYCKYB

Soft Skills

leadershipoperational executioncommunicationrelationship-buildingstrategic thinkingteam buildingcompliance program designaudit-readinessproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

CAMSCRCMPMP