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?
As our Regulatory Performance & Compliance Officer based in APAC, you will support the APAC Regulatory Lead on compliance and regulatory matters related to dlocal’s business and operations, and help the team maintain oversight for dlocal’s legal entities in the region. In this role, you will coordinate and execute day‑to‑day regulatory tasks that enable business growth while supporting the compliance team’s role as gatekeeper to prevent regulatory, legal, and reputational harm. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused individual contributor role with no direct reports, reporting to the APAC Regulatory Lead.
What will I be doing?
You will focus on selected APAC markets (for example, Singapore plus other assigned jurisdictions) under the direction of the APAC Regulatory Lead:
1. Support the APAC Regulatory Lead in monitoring and interpreting financial, payments, and fintech regulations in APAC countries, including performing research and preparing concise summaries and impact notes.
2. Assist in providing practical regulatory input to internal teams by identifying applicable requirements, documenting potential risks, and proposing implementation options under the guidance of senior compliance/legal stakeholders.
3. Help relevant stakeholders identify applicable laws and regulations, prepare and maintain compliance training materials, track training completion, and monitor adherence to agreed training plans.
4. Contribute to impact assessments on regulatory developments and trends across APAC by preparing briefing materials and analysis for the APAC Regulatory Lead and line management, including potential revenue or cost‑efficiency angles identified by the lead.
5. Coordinate with stakeholders across dlocal’s business divisions to support implementation and documentation of identified regulatory and statutory requirements and obligations.
6. Support activities to raise company‑wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements by drafting internal communications, organising briefings, and tracking attendance and follow‑ups.
7. Draft and maintain sections of company policies, procedures, and internal process documents, based on direction from senior compliance or legal stakeholders, ensuring they are clear, current, and practical.
8. Maintain and update the compliance calendar track upcoming deadlines, coordinate with relevant teams to ensure legal and regulatory returns are prepared and submitted on time, and escalate risks on missed or late submissions to the APAC Regulatory Lead.
9. Assist in assessing and documenting requirements related to AML & CFT, data privacy, and fintech regulations and follow up with operational teams on remediation and action items agreed with the APAC Regulatory Lead.
What skills do I need?
1. Advanced degree in (preferably) law, compliance, finance, or a comparable study.
2. 3+ years experience in a regulatory or compliance support/advisory role (for example, compliance officer, compliance analyst, or legal advisor).
3. You are fluent in English (written and spoken).
4. Experience gained in an international company, Payments, financial institution, or law firm is a must.
5. Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
6. Professional, flexible, and highly responsible and hands-on.