Compliance Manager (AML/CFT Compliance Officer)

Ripple seeks a Compliance Manager to serve as AML/CTF Compliance Officer for its Brazilian entity. The role leads the local compliance program, supports licensing initiatives, develops policies and risk assessments, implements KYC and transaction monitoring controls, and reports to regulators, senior management, and the Board.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer under the AML Law.
• Implement and develop Brazil compliance programs and controls.
• Develop policies, procedures, and risk assessments for new products and services.
• Obtain local registrations and authorizations with Regulatory Compliance.
• Build local compliance operations aligned with Brazilian requirements.
• Represent Ripple before the Central Bank of Brazil and COAF.
• Implement KYC, transaction monitoring, and watchlist screening.
• Support Global Compliance with KYC reviews of group customers.
• Coordinate with local Responsible Managers and internal teams on compliance queries.
• Develop strategic plans and complete critical initiatives with Global Compliance leadership.
• Prepare reports for senior management, the Board, and Ripple committees.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to the Central Bank of Brazil and COAF.

Requirements

• 7+ years of AML/CTF and sanctions experience in a financial services firm regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil.
• Experience with digital currency exchanges and payments compliance program management.
• Strong operational knowledge of building and running a compliance program.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for payment institutions in Brazil.
• Ability to present AML/CTF and sanctions topics to internal and external parties.
• Ability to provide practical, strategic, and business-oriented advice.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Professional development budget
• Flexible in-office collaboration schedule
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting
• Team offsites, team bonding activities, and happy hours
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Healthcare, retirement, family-forming, and family-support benefits
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend
• R&R days
• Wellness reimbursement and onsite and virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy
• Parental leave and family planning benefits
• Catered lunches and stocked kitchens