Join Us at Cali as Senior Compliance and Risk Officer!
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About Us:
At Cali, we're building more than just a company—we're shaping the future of finance in LATAM. Our mission is to make financial services seamless, reliable, and delightful. Integrity is at the core of everything we do, and we believe in continuous development and growth for both our clients and our team.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Compliance and Risk Officer to ensure Cali operates within Brazilian regulatory requirements while proactively managing risks associated with payments and card acquiring. This role is vital to maintaining our commitment to compliance, customer trust, and excellence in financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure Cali's adherence to BACEN regulations, AML/CFT laws , LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) , and other relevant frameworks.
• Card Risk Management: Oversee merchant onboarding and monitor card transaction risks, ensuring robust measures to mitigate chargebacks, fraud, and reputational risks.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies for compliance, risk management, and data protection to align with legal and industry standards.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular operational and financial risk assessments, implementing strategies to minimize vulnerabilities.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, managing audits, filings, and inquiries effectively.
• Merchant Due Diligence: Oversee merchant onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with risk and underwriting policies.
• Training and Awareness: Design and deliver training programs to instill a compliance-first culture across Cali.
• Market Monitoring: Stay updated on regulatory developments, advising leadership on necessary adjustments and strategic impacts.
• Incident Management: Investigate compliance breaches and ensure timely resolutions with appropriate reporting to regulators and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience (5+ years) in compliance and risk roles within regulated financial entities in Brazil (banking or payment institutions, fintechs, acquirers, or sub-acquirers).
• In-depth knowledge of BACEN regulations , AML/CFT guidelines , LGPD , and other relevant frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS for card payment security).
• Strong understanding of card scheme rules, chargeback management, and fraud prevention for merchant services.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English, with excellent communication skills to explain regulatory complexities effectively.
• Certifications in compliance, risk, or data protection (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CIPP/E, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with tools for compliance and risk monitoring (experience with CRM tools like HubSpot is a plus).
What We Offer:
• The opportunity to shape the future of financial innovation in Brazil.
• A collaborative, high-growth work environment with meaningful responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities as Cali continues to expand.
If you're passionate about compliance, risk management, and safeguarding the integrity of financial services, we'd love to hear from you!
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