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What I will be doing ?

KYC Onboarding:

• Oversee and manage the Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding process for new customers and update those existing.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements related to customer identification and verification.

Transaction Monitoring:

• Enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and report suspicious activities.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of transaction monitoring processes.

AML/CFT Compliance:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) regulations.
• Develop and enforce AML/CFT policies and procedures to safeguard against financial crime risks.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay abreast of the regulatory landscape governing the payments industry in Nigeria.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory changes, with a focus on AML/CFT requirements, to relevant stakeholders within the organization.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators in Nigeria and other African countries.

Remittance Compliance:

• Develop and implement compliance procedures specific to remittances and cross-border payments.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements governing remittance services.

Risk Assessments:

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement risk mitigation strategies.

Reporting:

• Report findings and other compliance matters related to AML/CFT to different stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required by regulations.

Training and Awareness:

• Provide training to staff on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, with a specific focus on AML/CFT.
• Foster a culture of compliance awareness within the organization.

MLRO Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the company in Nigeria.
• Report suspicious activities and transactions to relevant authorities as required by Nigerian regulations.
• Ensure the effective operation of the internal reporting procedures for suspicious activities.
• Proven experience in goAML.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; additional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS, ICA) are a must.
• Proven experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry, with a focus on payments and remittances.
• In-depth knowledge of KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations.
• Familiarity with Nigerian and African regulatory frameworks for the payments industry.
• Experience in engaging with regulators and maintaining positive relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Job Details

• Dlocal helps some of the best companies in the world expand in emerging countries. We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Operations team.
• The main objective of the team is to ensure that operations run smoothly, productively and effectively.

Responsibilities
What you'll do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations & set up mechanisms / processes to monitor payment success rates 24x7 across banks, partners, merchants and improve the same through operational excellence.
• Formulating business strategies in terms of Structures, Costs, and Business capabilities for each of the countries we operate.
• Implementing efficient processes and looking for new opportunities.
• Overseeing the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization.
• Managing relations and negotiations with partners and local acquirers.
• Evaluating risk and leading quality assurance efforts.
• Analyzing performance results and optimizing accordingly.
• Understanding Dlocal operations in order to detect and prevent operational and system/technical problems and suggest operational improvements with strategic thinking.
• Working closely with the rest of the company to to support their needs, by providing the information they may need, such as transactions information, feedback from our local providers, and analysis of the current issues that may be affecting our clients and our local processes (audit, back office, etc).

Requirements
What we are looking for:

• A solid background in payments operations and a technical background is essential for your success in this position
• 5-7 years experience as an Ops Manager in a similar business model
• Solid experience in banking, financial services, the payment industry, fintech, acquirers, or similar.
• Someone open to constant change in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, a self-starter, and open to working across time zones with teams all over the world.
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of SQL required.
• Familiarity with all business functions including legal, finance, product, and IT.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Curious profile and positive attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and projects at the same time.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Advanced/Fluent English.
• Ability to travel.
• Team spirit