Legal and Compliance Officer at Unlimit

São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Banking, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in Brazilian legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, particularly in banking, payments, and financial industry (e.g., BACEN, PIX, Elo, Mastercard, Visa)
Ability to work effectively as part of multi-national legal and compliance teams (regulatory, AML, data protection)
Experience collaborating with key stakeholders, including operational functions, internal control functions, and C-level executives on local and global levels
Capability to manage simple and complex legal and compliance matters for Brazil business and Unlimit Group interests

Responsibilities

Manage and provide ongoing legal and regulatory compliance coverage for the Brazil business and wider global business
Research and provide actionable advice on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters in Brazil and globally
Provide ongoing coverage for legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across business and operational purposes of various significance levels
Identify applicable requirements and ensure compliance within prescribed timelines
Handle/participate in licensing, participation, and registration processes with competent authorities (e.g., BACEN)
Draft, prepare, review, and negotiate internal documents (policies, guidelines, frameworks, procedures, manuals, instructions) on regulatory compliance, AML, data protection, security, governance, etc
Supervise Unlimit Brazil business compliance
Handle participation/membership with local and international payment systems, networks, and counterparties (e.g., Mastercard, Visa, Elo, PIX)
Perform contractual review and management of relations with banks, payment systems, and networks
Design and handle in-house legal/compliance projects and cross-departmental projects; monitor statuses, implementations, and provide solutions
Advise on, ensure, and monitor due reporting obligations and communications with competent authorities (e.g., BACEN) and counterparties
Draft, prepare, review, and negotiate documents (agreements, resolutions, applications, forms, questionnaires, letters, explanations)
Draft standardised agreements and templates related to Unlimit’s business
Manage corporate matters (establishing, record-keeping, updating, filings) for Unlimit Brazil and related companies

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Research

AML

Data Protection

Brazilian Law

Banking Regulations

Payment Compliance

Unlimit

Provides borderless payment solutions globally

About Unlimit

Unlimit provides borderless payment solutions for businesses aiming to grow locally and globally. The company has developed a large in-house payment infrastructure that allows it to offer a wide range of financial services, including payment acceptance, payment processing, and corporate fund management. Businesses can easily acquire cards, utilize alternative payment methods, and handle international transfers through Unlimit's platform. What sets Unlimit apart from its competitors is its extensive coverage and variety of payment options, including unique local methods tailored to different regions. This enables businesses to confidently enter new markets. Unlimit's goal is to support innovative companies in moving beyond traditional banking technologies, facilitating their expansion and financial management in the evolving fintech landscape.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups targeting niche markets like the female economy.

Regulatory scrutiny in emerging markets due to DeFi, GameFi, and NFT collaborations.

Challenges in African market expansion due to local regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Unlimit offers the largest in-house developed payment infrastructure globally.

The company provides unique local payment options tailored to specific regions.

Unlimit's borderless payment solutions facilitate seamless international business expansion.

Upsides

Embedded finance growth aligns with Unlimit's BaaS offerings.

Rising digital wallets and contactless payments boost Unlimit's card issuing services.

Cross-border e-commerce growth supports Unlimit's borderless payment solutions.

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