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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Compliance Director to lead, develop, and strengthen the organization’s compliance, ethics, and integrity program, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices. This professional will play a strategic role in protecting the company’s reputation, mitigating regulatory and operational risks, and promoting a corporate culture grounded in transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. The position requires executive vision, strong influencing skills, and proven experience implementing robust governance frameworks and internal controls.
The Compliance Director will work closely with senior leadership, legal, internal audit, finance, human resources, technology, and operations teams to ensure business processes align with local and international regulatory requirements. This role will be responsible for overseeing corporate policies, codes of conduct, whistleblower channels, internal investigations, risk assessments, and training programs, while also monitoring legislative changes that may affect the business. The successful candidate will help guide strategic decisions through a compliance and integrity lens, supporting the organization’s sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities include defining guidelines for fraud prevention, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, data protection, anti-money laundering, and third-party risk management. The professional will establish metrics, key performance indicators, and executive reporting to assess the maturity and effectiveness of the compliance program, presenting clear and actionable recommendations to the board, committees, and executive leadership. The role also requires the ability to lead sensitive investigations with discretion, objectivity, and technical rigor, as well as coordinate remediation plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
We are seeking someone with strong experience in regulated and complex environments, excellent interpersonal communication, and the ability to balance legal requirements with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset, impeccable ethical standards, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience with corporate compliance programs, governance, risk management, and regulatory engagement will be essential.
This is an opportunity for a leader who wants to create meaningful impact, strengthen institutional trust, and contribute to building a resilient, responsible organization prepared for current and future regulatory challenges. If you bring strategic vision, deep technical knowledge, and a commitment to compliance excellence, this position offers a highly relevant and challenging environment for your executive career.
Responsibilities
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- Implement compliance policies, internal controls, and procedures.
- Oversee regulatory, operational, and reputational risk assessments.
- Manage internal investigations and track remediation plans.
- Monitor regulatory changes and guide internal process adjustments.
- Report compliance metrics, risks, and recommendations to leadership and the board.
- Strengthen whistleblower channels and corporate training programs.
- Ensure compliance in relationships with third parties, partners, and vendors.
Requirements
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- Postgraduate qualification or specialization in Compliance, Governance, or Risk Management.
- Strong experience leading corporate compliance programs.
- Knowledge of anti-corruption laws, data protection, and internal controls.
- Experience in regulated environments and with regulatory authorities.
- Leadership, executive influence, and multidisciplinary team management skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities.
- Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English proficiency.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Have you led a corporate compliance program? Please describe your experience.
- Which regulations have been most relevant throughout your career?
- How do you structure a compliance risk assessment within an organization?
- What has been your role in internal investigations or whistleblower case management?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of a compliance program?
- Do you have experience reporting compliance matters to executive leadership or the board?
- How do you balance regulatory requirements with strategic business objectives?
- Which tools or methodologies do you use for monitoring and controls?
