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Our platform enables global companies to accept payments in local currencies through native methods in each country, facilitating their international expansion.\nIn 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.\nWe 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.\nResponsibilities\nOwn the full lifecycle of payment licenses across LATAM markets — from initial filing to renewals and regulatory amendments\n\nMonitor 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\n\nBuild and maintain direct relationships with regulators — coordinate responses to inquiries and represent Localpayment in regulatory interactions\n\nSupport the design and implementation of AML/KYC programs aligned with local regulations in each country where we operate\n\nLead regulatory analysis for expansion into new markets, including license mapping, risk assessment, and timelines\n\nCollaborate with Product, Tech, and Ops teams to ensure regulatory compliance is embedded in how we build and operate — not bolted on after the fact\n\nMaintain and update internal compliance policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect evolving regulatory landscapes across the region\n\nUse AI tools (Claude, NotebookLM, or equivalent) to accelerate regulatory research, policy drafting, and compliance documentation.\n\nRequirements\n3–5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or Legal roles within fintechs or payments companies.\n\nDirect, hands-on experience with payment or e-money licenses in at least 2 LATAM markets. 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