Candidatura à vaga para Head of Risk & Compliance na EBANX

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Identify, assess, and monitor operational, regulatory, financial, fraud, and strategic risks.
Lead risk reviews, define mitigation plans, and ensure ownership across business areas.
Implement KRIs, dashboards, and risk reporting mechanisms to senior leadership and Board.

Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements (payments, AML/CFT, data protection, licensing obligations, etc.).
Oversee regulatory interactions, examinations, and audits; prepare responses and remediation plans.
Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into clear business impacts and action plans.
Support expansion into new markets by assessing regulatory feasibility and compliance needs.

Develop, review, and enforce compliance and risk-related policies and procedures.
Lead training and awareness programs for employees and leadership.
Strengthen internal controls, approval flows, and documentation standards.

Lead investigations related to compliance breaches, operational failures, or misconduct.
Coordinate incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulators when applicable.

Lead and develop a high-performing Risk & Compliance team across regions.
Engage with executive leadership to provide strategic recommendations and risk insights.
Act as a trusted advisor to Product, Operations, and Business teams in new product design and market strategies.
Influence non-specialist stakeholders, balancing compliance requirements with business objectives.

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field; postgraduate or certifications in Compliance, Risk, or Governance preferred.
10+ years of experience in Risk, Compliance, Legal, or Regulatory roles — preferably in fintech, payments, or financial services.
Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT, payments regulatory regimes, licensing).
Experience interacting with regulators and overseeing audits.
Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and structured communication.
Ability to work across multiple geographies, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders.
Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Opportunity to build or transform the R&C function in a high-growth, global fintech.
Strategic visibility — direct exposure to C-level executives and Board.
Autonomy to shape governance frameworks and support expansion to new markets.
High-impact role balancing regulatory rigor with business acceleration.