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.

What's the Opportunity?

A hands‑on leadership role at the intersection of compliance, data, and technology. You will own the LATAM Transaction Monitoring framework end‑to‑end, improving pre‑ and post‑transaction controls, and act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, partners, and regulators.

What will I be doing?

Leadership & Stakeholders

Lead the LATAM TM team and ensure performance
Liaise with local compliance officers, regional FCC leads, and the General Head of TM
Be the main contact for partners, banks, and payment providers on TM matters

Coordinate responses to audits and regulatory inquiries across LATAM

Controls & Platforms

Own configuration and tuning of pre‑ and post‑transaction monitoring rules
Partner with Data Compliance to design and improve ML‑based detection models
Oversee L1/L2 alert investigation, RFI management, and complex case decisioning

Manage SAR/STR filing strategies and timely submission to local FIUs

Automation & Technology

Lead the strategy and roadmap for agentic transaction monitoring and CDD controls, partnering closely with Data Compliance and Product to design, prioritise,



and drive implementation – translating compliance requirements into clear specifications and ensuring delivered solutions meet regulatory and operational standards.

Reporting & QA

Own KPIs for the LATAM TM team, ensuring adherence to business targets and industry benchmarks, and hold accountability for team performance

Run a rigorous monthly QA programme on all agentic and human‑reviewed cases, with a strong focus on maintaining investigation quality and consistency across the team.

What skills do I need?

5+ years in FCC / AML/CFT with a strong TM focus
4+ years leading compliance teams
End‑to‑end TM experience: rules, triage, case management, SAR/STR filing
Experience with TM platforms and pre‑transaction rules engines

LATAM regulatory knowledge: AML/CFT laws, FIU requirements, sanctions

Cross‑functional ability with data, engineering, and product teams
Fluent English; Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred

Nice to have: compliance automation experience, SQL/dashboards, crypto AML/CFT, ACAMS/ICA certification

What do we offer?

Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance
Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever‑evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity
Referral bonus program: refer someone ideal for a role and receive a reward
Social budget: a monthly budget to spend with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections

dLocal Houses: rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team

Flexibility in how you work

We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. Teams combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs, depending on your role and location.

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📌 Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Dlocal
📍 Buenos Aires