Data Specialist for Compliance - LATAM

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.

• We're seeking a seasoned Data Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our Compliance team, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) transaction monitoring. You won't just be building models; you'll be a key voice in shaping our data strategy and processes, laying the groundwork for a scalable foundation that enables us to manage compliance data effectively across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by leading the charge on a critical business function.

• Lead the end-to-end data lifecycle for our AML/CFT and sanctions screening systems. This includes taking ownership of data, pulling from sources such as Amazon Athena and Looker, building and optimizing ETL processes, and ensuring data quality from the ground up. You will proactively engage with IT and data teams to secure the necessary support.
•  Design, build, and deploy advanced machine learning models to detect and prevent financial crime, with a focus on minimizing false positives and identifying new typologies.
• Engineer robust features from transaction data, leveraging attributes like frequency, location, and amounts to enhance model accuracy.
• Implement and maintain real-time and batch monitoring systems to effectively analyze millions of transactions on a monthly basis.
• Engage with Compliance Leadership to stay ahead of evolving AML/CFT regulations and financial crime trends, ensuring our monitoring processes are always up-to-date and compliant.
• Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards for regulatory reporting and internal insights, communicating your findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on AML/CFT transaction monitoring.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow). Experience with cloud-based platforms, such as Amazon SageMaker AI, is a plus.
• Proven expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
• A deep understanding of AML/CFT regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices is a significant advantage.
• Strong experience in data segmentation, including the ability to conduct customer segmentation.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with the ability to take the lead in a small team and drive projects to completion by engaging with internal and external partners.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for building scalable and robust systems.

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), 55% of the monthly attendance at the office is required. This requirement does not apply to IT and Fraud roles.

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!

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