Posted at: 4 July
MLRO - Egypt
Company
CompanydLocal
dLocal is a Montevideo-based fintech B2B company specializing in cross-border payment solutions for global merchants in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Remote Hiring Policy:
dLocal embraces a flexible, remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere or from one of our global offices, with team members located in regions such as Montevideo, São Paulo, San Francisco, London, Tel Aviv, and Shenzhen.
Job Type
Job TypeFull-time
Allowed Applicant Locations
Allowed Applicant LocationsEgypt
Job Description
MLRO - Egypt
Cairo (Remote)
Compliance – Compliance /
Full Time /
Hybrid
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 are looking for a MLRO in Egypt to join our global team. This role will play a crucial role in banking relationships as well as with internal reports.
What will I be doing?
- Acting as the appointed MLRO of our entity in Egypt
- Representing the Financial Institution on AML matters and communicating directly with the CBE and EMLCU
- Ensuring that AML and KYC requirements and procedures are properly followed
- Managing transaction monitoring for fraud and AML issues where relevant
- Stay abreast of the regulatory landscape governing the payments industry in Egypt.
- Interpret and communicate regulatory changes, especially those related to AML/CFT requirements, to relevant stakeholders within the organization
- Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of transaction monitoring processes and KYC processes.
- Supporting various regulatory and statutory audits
- Implementing and monitoring proactive risk management policies and procedures
- Monitoring and reporting AML risks and compliance gaps in relation to internal and external regulations
- Supporting the Group Compliance team in areas of need
- Provide training to staff on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, with a specific focus on AML/CFT in the Egyptian market.
- Foster a culture of compliance awareness within the organization.
What skills do I need?
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with additional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS, ICA) are a must.
- 3+ years of professional experience as an MLRO/designated official in the payments/financial services industry is a must
- Experience in building or implementing compliance-related automations (e.g., workflows, alerts, reporting systems)
- Familiarity with Egyptian Financial Institution regulations, knowledge and experience of other regulatory frameworks for financial institutions (e.g. Middle East and North Africa) is a bonus
- The position is predominantly based in Egypt
- Fluent English speaker; other relevant languages are a bonus
- Professional, flexible, and highly responsible
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Highly motivated and team player
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!