Compliance Director
KAST is a stablecoin platform that provides USD-denominated accounts, payment cards, and on/off-ramp channels, accepted at over 100 million merchants and ATMs globally. It enables users to create a virtual card in minutes and spend stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and USDe.
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About KAST
KAST aims to simplify finances for global citizens by making it easy to save, send, and spend stablecoins anywhere in the world. Users can go from sign-up to spending in just 2-3 minutes without needing a bank account, with a variety of IDs accepted. The platform supports stablecoins like USDT, USDC & USDe, with more tokens planned. KAST cards are compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay and are accepted by over 100 million merchants globally. The company emphasizes privacy and security, stating that all funds are fully reserved and held using leading Web3 technologies.
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About the Role
You will lead the regulatory and compliance efforts for the company in Brazil as it pursues its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license. You will take full ownership of the compliance components of the VASP application, ensuring documentation and processes meet the standards of the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) and CVM. You will act as the primary point of contact for Brazilian regulators, managing inspections and building proactive relationships with local authorities. You will serve as the statutory Director for the local license, taking on the legal responsibilities of this role. You will collaborate with Legal and Product teams to translate Brazilian regulations into actionable product features, ensuring onboarding, KYC/AML, and reporting are compliant by design. You will act as the local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), overseeing suspicious activity monitoring and reporting to COAF. You will develop and maintain internal policies, including the Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, keeping them aligned with evolving local laws.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in compliance, legal, or risk management within financial services or fintech
- Proven track record as a Compliance Officer or MLRO within the Brazilian market
- Deep understanding of BCB regulations, CVM guidelines, and the VASP regulatory landscape (Law 14.478/22)
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced certifications such as CAMS or ACAMS highly preferred
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
- Strategic thinking to interpret gray areas in new crypto regulations
- Unquestionable professional ethics
Responsibilities
- Own the compliance components of the VASP license application
- Ensure documentation and processes meet BCB and CVM standards
- Act as the primary point of contact for Brazilian regulatory bodies
- Manage regulatory inspections and inquiries
- Build proactive relationships with local authorities
- Serve as the statutory Director for the local license
- Collaborate with Legal and Product teams to adapt regulations into product features
- Ensure onboarding, KYC/AML, and reporting are compliant by design
- Act as the local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
- Oversee monitoring of suspicious activities
- Ensure timely reporting to COAF
- Develop and maintain internal policies including the Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics