Legal & Compliance Manager overseeing compliance and legal affairs at PayJoy. Focused on regulatory frameworks, risk assessments, contract responsibilities, and intellectual property management.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Anti Money Laundering (AML) / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) frameworks aligned with local and global regulatory requirements (LFPORPI, UIF, FATF, BSA/Patriot Act, OFAC directives).
Lead the full lifecycle of (Know your Business (KYC) / Know your client (KYB) processes including onboarding, re-identification, and remediation.
Implement and manage AML transaction monitoring rules, risk ratings, and customer screening (real-time and periodic). Supervise CDD/EDD reviews and oversee case investigations, including suspicious activity reports (SARs).
Ensure company’s products comply with local and international regulations. Work with Product and Engineering to design compliant but frictionless offerings. Monitor evolving regulatory changes affecting the business model.
Conduct regulatory risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. Help align business operations with financial services regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with consumer protection laws and market conduct rules.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements: vendor, partnership, customer-facing, NDAs, among others.
Own and maintain the company’s IP portfolio in coordination with external counsel (trademarks, copyrights, confidentiality, etc.)
Manage External Law Firms: Supervise and coordinate with external law firms providing support to PayJoy, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.
Serve as the certified Compliance Officer and liaise with local and international regulators.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
More than 5 years of experience in legal departments of financial services or related, with compliance (AML/Data Protection) experience.
In-depth knowledge of local financial regulations and global fintech regulatory trends.
Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills; ability to navigate ambiguity and build structure.
High proficiency in data analysis for operational performance and compliance trends.
Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills.
Certified Compliance Officer (Mandatory).
Benefits
100% Company Funded : Private Health Insurance for employee and immediate family
20 days vacation, unlimited sick leave
Phone finance, Headphone, home office equipment and wellness perks.
$2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
$2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk
Phone Finance, headphone benefit, home office equipment allowance and wellness perks
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