Regulatory Affairs Officer

Why should you join dLocal?

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 1000+ teammates from 30+ 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.

What's the opportunity?

• As our Regulatory Affairs Officer – LATAM (Performance & Assurance), you will play a key role in ensuring that dLocal's operations, products, and market expansions across LATAM align with local regulatory frameworks
• You will drive the company's strategic regulatory agenda, supporting licensing processes, analyzing new markets, assessing new products and business models, and partnering with internal stakeholders to enable compliant and scalable growth
• This role sits at the intersection of regulation, strategy, product, and operations, providing guidance that directly impacts market entry, merchant enablement, and the sustainability of our business in Latam
• Note: This is not a Financial Crime/AML/KYC operational role. FCC activities are handled by our dedicated compliance teams. This position is focused on regulatory strategy, licensing, governance, and assurance

What will you be doing?

• Regulatory Strategy & Market Expansion:
• Assess regulatory frameworks for new LATAM markets and support expansion initiatives
• Evaluate operational flows, market models, and product designs to ensure alignment with local regulations
• Support the evaluation, application, and ongoing maintenance of licenses, registrations, and approvals
• Regulatory Advisory:
• Partner with product, commercial, legal, and operations teams to analyze new opportunities, client models, and use cases from a regulatory perspective
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance for internal stakeholders and business decisions
• Regulator Engagement & Governance:
• Support engagement with regulators, central banks, and supervisory authorities
• Coordinate submissions, inquiries, inspections, and information requests
• Work closely with external counsel to ensure consistency in regulatory positioning and interpretations
• Contribute to governance and oversight of legal entities in the region
• Regulatory Assurance
• Conduct periodic regulatory reviews of existing operations to ensure ongoing compliance
• Monitor regulatory changes across LATAM and assess their impact on dLocal's operations, reporting obligations, and licensing status
• Partner with internal teams to design remediation plans when regulatory gaps are identified

What skills do you need?

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs, or related fields (Master's is a plus)
• Experience in regulatory, legal, or public policy roles within fintech, payments, or financial services
• Strong understanding of LATAM regulatory frameworks
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulations, assess new products and markets, and advise cross-functional teams
• Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish. Portuguese is a plus

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe*
• 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: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections
• dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We've got your back
• For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required

What happens after you apply?

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.