Regulatory Specialist

Localpaymentis a fintech company specializing in local and cross-border payment solutions for emerging markets. Our platform enables global companies to accept payments in local currencies through native methods in each country, facilitating their international expansion.
In 2024, Localpayment entered into a strategic partnership withAleph Group, a global technology and digital media company. This collaboration enhances our capabilities and reach, combining robust payment infrastructure with a broader digital ecosystem.
We are looking for aRegulatory Specialistto join our Compliance & Legal team and help us navigate the complex payments regulatory landscape across Latin America. You'll own the lifecycle of payment licenses across the region, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure Localpayment operates in full compliance as we expand into new markets. If you know what it really takes to obtain, maintain, and monitor payment licenses across LATAM — we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of payment licenses across LATAM markets — from initial filing to renewals and regulatory amendments

• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes from central banks and financial supervisory authorities (BACEN, CNBV, BCRA, SFC, CMF, SBS, and others), and translate them into actionable internal guidance

• Build and maintain direct relationships with regulators — coordinate responses to inquiries and represent Localpayment in regulatory interactions

• Support the design and implementation of AML/KYC programs aligned with local regulations in each country where we operate

• Lead regulatory analysis for expansion into new markets, including license mapping, risk assessment, and timelines

• Collaborate with Product, Tech, and Ops teams to ensure regulatory compliance is embedded in how we build and operate — not bolted on after the fact

• Maintain and update internal compliance policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect evolving regulatory landscapes across the region

• Use AI tools (Claude, NotebookLM, or equivalent) to accelerate regulatory research, policy drafting, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or Legal roles within fintechs or payments companies.

• Direct, hands-on experience with payment or e-money licenses in at least 2 LATAM markets. Experience with cross-border payments, PSP ecosystems, or acquiring bank relationships is a great plus.

• Working knowledge of AML/KYC/PLD requirements across the region.

• Familiarity with key regulators: BACEN, CNBV, BCRA, SFC, CMF, SBS/BCRP.

• Law, accounting, or related degree with a regulatory or financial focus.

• Fluent Spanish (required) · Intermediate-advanced English (required). Portuguese (a strong plus for Brazil market coverage)

• Ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear, actionable business guidance.

• Autonomous and proactive — you spot regulatory risks before they become operational problems

Benefits

• Real regulatory complexity, real scope.You'll manage licenses across 17 active markets, with expansion ongoing. This isn't a single-country compliance role — it's a regional portfolio with meaningful stakes.

• Backed by Aleph Group's global network. Operating in 130+ markets, Aleph gives Localpayment access, credibility, and resources that most fintechs our size don't have. That matters when you're negotiating with regulators.

• Your work shapes how we expand. Every new market Localpayment enters starts with the regulatory groundwork you lay. You're not supporting the business — you're enabling it.

• Competitive compensation + growth opportunities. USD-denominated salary, performance bonus, learning budget, and direct access to senior leadership from day one.

Originally posted on Himalayas