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Senior Risk & Fraud Lead, LatAm

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Anywhere in Latin America

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and implement operational risk management frameworks, conducting risk assessments and establishing mitigation strategies to support LATAM expansion and ongoing operations.
  • Design and implement fraud detection and prevention programs across LATAM markets, including advanced monitoring systems and response protocols.
  • Establish and maintain robust anti-money laundering and know-your-customer programs aligned with regional regulatory requirements and international standards.
  • Build and oversee fraud controls, including transaction monitoring and emerging payment related risks.
  • Lead operational risk assessments, complex fraud investigations, and incident response, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and external authorities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on comprehensive LATAM risk management, fraud prevention, and compliance topics.
  • Define and track KPIs related to operational risk exposure, fraud loss, prevention effectiveness, investigation timelines, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Senior-level experience in risk management, fraud prevention and AML/compliance across multiple business functions.
  • Strong background in fintech, payments, financial services, e-commerce, or marketplaces with proven operational risk management expertise.
  • Proven hands-on experience across multiple LATAM markets (not single-country) with deep understanding of regional risk landscapes.
  • Deep expertise in cross-border payment systems and payment fraud, and broader operational risk controls.
  • Demonstrated experience leading fraud investigations, operational risk assessments and managing financial crime incidents.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business units and cultures and jurisdictions.
  • Analytical mindset with strong risk assessment capabilities, fraud detection instincts, and data-driven decision making.
  • Comfortable working independently across time zones in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with complex risk challenges.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Preferred certifications: CAMS, CFE, FRM, or equivalent.
  • English – Fluent
  • Spanish – Fluent
  • Portuguese – Nice to have (Brazil exposure).
Benefits
  • Healthcare insurance – so you can focus on what matters.
  • Wellness that works for you – from gym memberships to mental health support, we’ve got you covered.
  • Time off that counts – whether it’s a vacation, your birthday, or just a day to recharge, we believe in balance.
  • Depending on your location, you will be entitled to local benefits like meal vouchers (ticket restaurant), transport allowances, or extended parental leave.
  • You’ll find lots of chances to learn, develop, and explore new paths—whether within your team or through cross-functional projects.
  • Remotes work and flexible hours aren’t just buzzwords here.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
operational risk managementfraud detectionanti-money launderingknow-your-customertransaction monitoringrisk assessmentsKPI trackingcross-border payment systemsfinancial crime incident managementdata-driven decision making
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementanalytical mindsetinfluence across business unitsindependent workadaptability in fast-paced environmentscommunication across culturesproblem-solvingleadershipcollaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
CAMSCFEFRM