Director of Regulatory and Compliance (Latin America)

Director of Regulatory and Compliance (Latin America)

Zero Hash is the leading infrastructure platform powering the next generation of digital financial services. Founded in 2017, the company enables banks, brokerages, fintechs, and payment providers to offer crypto trading, stablecoin payments, and tokenized assets without building their own blockchain infrastructure. The platform has raised over $280 million from top-tier investors including Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, and Point72 Ventures, and serves recognized global brands like Stripe, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley. Zero Hash operates with deep regulatory compliance across the US and internationally, positioning itself as a trusted partner for enterprises entering the digital asset space with confidence.

This remote position, based in Brazil, offers you the opportunity to lead Zero Hash's regulatory strategy, licensing, and compliance program across Latin America. You'll own the company's regulatory direction and build the foundation for compliant operations across the region.

What you'll do

• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico while tracking how regulatory developments affect Zero Hash's business operations and advise regional teams on compliance requirements

• Design, build, and oversee customer onboarding and ongoing compliance workflows including anti-money laundering and sanctions screening that meet all regulatory standards

• Establish and nurture strong working relationships with regional financial regulators across Latin America

• Prepare and submit regulatory filings on behalf of the company within the region

• Lead responses to regulatory examinations and manage ongoing interactions with regulatory authorities

What you'll bring

• At least 10 years of hands-on compliance experience in financial services or fintech, with demonstrated expertise in anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and financial crimes prevention

• Track record scaling international compliance programs for fintech companies with operations in Central and South America

• Proven ability to build and lead complex compliance programs in fast-growing, dynamic environments

• Direct experience managing regulatory examinations and working collaboratively with financial regulators

• College degree with strong academic performance; legal or law degree preferred but not required

• Self-directed work style, strong time management, and ability to deliver under tight deadlines

• Clear verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with regulators and cross-functional colleagues

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite

• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish

• Local residency in Brazil

Nice to have

• Background or experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology

What they offer

• Equity compensation

• Maternity and paternity leave eligibility after six months

• WeWork All Access membership

• Annual work-from-home stipend

• Annual learning and development stipend after six months