Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer (Africa)
Lagos (Remote)
dLocal
dLocal powers local payments connecting merchants with billions of emerging market consumers through one single API.dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.
By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health, and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 800+ teammates from 25+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- CISSP, CISA, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!
Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin, Instagram, and Youtube for more about dLocal!
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Audits CISA CISSP COBIT Compliance Finance GDPR Governance Monitoring NIST PCI DSS Privacy SOC SOX
Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Health care
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