Where is the Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM role at Dlocal located?

The Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM position at Dlocal is based in Buenos Aires. This is an on-site position.

What type of employment is the Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM role at Dlocal?

The Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM position at Dlocal is a Full time role.

What experience is required for the Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM role at Dlocal?

The Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM position at Dlocal requires 5+ yrs exp.

What skills are required for the Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM role at Dlocal?

Key skills for the Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM position at Dlocal include: sql.

Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM — Dlocal

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. 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?

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 acting 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 Global 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. 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 standards 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

Transaction Monitoring Lead - LATAM

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