Compliance Specialist
Rapyd helps businesses accept payments and send payouts globally by providing fintech infrastructure that integrates multiple payment methods and currencies.
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About Rapyd
Rapyd helps businesses accept payments and send payouts across countries by providing fintech-as-a-service infrastructure through APIs. Users can process payments in multiple currencies, manage multi-currency accounts, and disburse funds internationally. The platform integrates card acquiring, alternative payment methods, and compliance tools into a single solution for cross-border commerce.
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About the Role
You will serve as the subject matter expert on Brazilian financial legislation, BACEN regulations, LGPD, and payment-aggregator standards. You will manage regulatory reporting and operational flows with CERC and CIP (Núclea), implement regulatory changes, manage audits and inquiries, maintain compliance documentation, and oversee AML, CTF, and KYC frameworks.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of Brazilian regulations, BACEN directives, LGPD, and payment aggregator operational models
- Hands-on experience with credit card settlement systems and receivables registrars, including CERC and CIP (Núclea)
- Experience in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role within a Brazilian fintech, payment institution, or financial services provider
- Ability to independently drive legal, regulatory, and compliance initiatives
- Fluency in Portuguese and English
- Ability to work full-time in the office under a five-day office-first model
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert on Brazilian financial laws, BACEN regulations, LGPD, and payment ecosystem standards
- Manage regulatory reporting and compliance operational flows with CERC and CIP (Núclea)
- Monitor, interpret, and implement local regulatory changes
- Manage regulatory relationships, audits, and official inquiries
- Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, internal controls, data privacy documentation, and commercial agreements
- Oversee AML, CTF, and KYC frameworks for Brazilian requirements
- Align local operations with global Legal and Risk teams