Director, Brazil Compliance Officer & MLRO

What you'll work on: Drive the strategy, framework and execution of our Compliance program to ensure applicable Brazilian regulatory

requirements and our company’s risk

requirements are being met comprehensively Work closely with broader Compliance, ERM, Legal, Product, Operations and other cross-functional teams to understand the overall business environment and be a point of contact for the day-to-day implementation and execution of Compliance policies related to Brazil Support local authorization and licensing processes with Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) through the development of necessary materials, addressing queries and coordinating regulatory responses Ensure adherence to all regulatory reporting obligations, including suspicious activity reporting to COAF, and responsiveness to any regulatory engagements Partner with other leaders to design and implement the Compliance framework and systems for our business in Brazil Interface with local regulators and other external stakeholders in explaining our Compliance and Risk Management program Serve as a point of contact for Compliance and Risk Management with key stakeholders and partner with respect to relevant technology and operational process designs Monitor AML/CFT, sanctions, and broader regulatory developments in Brazil, including evolving

requirements under the Brazilian VASP regime led by BCB, ensuring processes are in place to keep the business updated Proactively analyze trends and patterns in alerts for AML and other Compliance areas and effectively design and enhance our program Perform oversight over our outsourcing arrangements to ensure local compliance

requirements are being followed as expected Develop, maintain and review policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with applicable internal, legal and regulatory standards Support the AML and Compliance Program through production of key performance indicators (metrics) and other reporting Report on and oversee internal and external investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes both independently and in collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel What you’ll bring to Circle: 12+ years of relevant experience within a financial services, fintech, regulatory compliance role, law enforcement role, or government agency role, with deep expertise in financial crimes Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as stated above Expert knowledge of regulatory obligations in Brazil, including AML/CFT, sanctions, MLRO

responsibilities, and

requirements under the Brazilian VASP framework Strong familiarity with Brazilian regulatory bodies relevant to VASPs, including BCB Experience engaging directly with Brazilian regulators and managing regulatory relationships Experience working hands-on with cross-functional team leaders (e.g., Legal, Engineering, Product, Data, Operations) to improve compliance processes and systems Proven ability to work with global teams in setting and implementing appropriate compliance programs Knowledge of compliance

requirements (red flags, typologies), processes and systems used in online, mobile and blockchain-based environments Strong leadership qualities, with a demonstrated high degree of integrity and work ethic Strong communication, planning and project management skills Ability to establish trust and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and team members Strong attention to detail Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our

compensation ranges and total

compensation packages. Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set,

qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that

compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations. We are an equal opportunity employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law. Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs. #LI-Remote

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