Job Vacancies at dLocal

dLocal is the #1 payments leader focused on emerging markets and helps some of the best companies in the world expand in emerging countries. Global brands such as Amazon and Google rely on us to increase conversion by eliminating complexity and managing their payments expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it simple and risk-free for our client partners to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.)  Payouts Associate

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a Payouts Analyst to join our Payouts Operations team.
• The ideal candidate will join a team that takes full responsibility for carrying on the processing flows on different countries, iterating with different banks or partners, and looking to improve their performance.

What will I be doing?

• Process and analyze payments instructions in different countries
• Engage daily with banks, payments processors, and clients to assure the efficiency of the payments systems
• Interact and work together with the different areas of the company
• Make a proactive analysis of the transactional flows in order to detect risk issues and implement improvements
• Reconcile and control the full transactional flow of daily processing
• Contact banks and partners in the means resolve issues and find solutions

What skills do I need?

• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills, systematic, and organized
• Basic SQL- Advantage.

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2.) Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer (Africa)

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time

Description 

• We are seeking a highly motivated Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding and navigating local regulations, as well as requirements from various stakeholders such as central banks, financial authorities, merchants, banks, and payment gateways. Additionally, this individual will play a crucial role in translating these requirements into actionable plans and monitoring their implementation progress.
• The candidate will also be involved in audits and assessments to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.
• A strong background in information security is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of local regulations and requirements set forth by central banks, financial authorities, and other stakeholders
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans and initiatives, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely implementation
• Monitor progress on compliance initiatives, identifying and addressing any gaps or challenges that may arise
• Coordinate and participate in audits and assessments, providing necessary documentation and support to auditors
• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and industry standards, advising management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with the information security team to integrate security best practices into compliance efforts
• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance-related matters, providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Security, or related field
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry, preferably in an African context
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong understanding of local regulations, including requirements from central banks, financial authorities, and other regulatory bodies
• Familiarity with international standards and regulations such as PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC (SSAE16), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), COBIT, NIST and/or others
• Experience with data privacy and protection regulations and laws like GDPR
• Experience working with audits and assessments, including preparation and response
• CISSP, CISA, or other relevant certifications are a plus

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3.) Government Affairs Director

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

What’s the Opportunity?

• The Government Affairs Director of EMEA will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage with government officials and agencies at various levels to advocate for the dlocal's interests.
• This role involves building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, and coordinating advocacy efforts to shape public policies that align with dLocal’s commercial and operational goals in the region.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to advance the company's objectives in the region’s strategic markets (Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa)
• Identify and prioritize key issues and opportunities within the regulatory and legislative environment
• Plan and execute advocacy campaigns to support dLocal’s positions on key issues within the fintech industry
• Stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments that may impact dLocal’s operations in the region
• Provide analysis and recommendations on proposed legislation and regulations
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on the potential impacts of these issues and appropriate responses
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, such as business councils
• Represent dLocal in meetings, hearings, and other forums with government entities
• Develop and maintain a system to track and report on key advocacy activities carried out by influential associations and business councils.

Requirements
What skills do you need?

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field, leading advocacy campaigns and carrying out direct stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes in Nigeria, South Africa, UK, Egypt, Middle East, Kenya, Morocco and other countries within the EMEA region
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders
• Knowledge of the fintech industry and cross-border payments is a plus
• Fluent English

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