Ethics & Compliance Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Ethics & Compliance Officer (Fintech): Managing the operational side of the Ethics & Integrity Compliance program with an accent on third-party risk management and policy governance. Focus on executing AML/KYC due diligence, managing global training platforms, and overseeing related party transactions.

Location: Hybrid in Montevideo (Uruguay) or Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Company

hirify.global is a global payment platform that enables businesses to grow by simplifying cross-border payments in emerging markets.

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end third-party due diligence lifecycle, including AML/KYC checks, sanctions screening, and regulatory verification for vendors and partners.
• Drive the review, approval, and governance of key compliance policies and foster a culture of business ethics company-wide.
• Own the company-wide training platform, managing content development, user administration, and compliance metrics reporting.
• Co-own the Related Party Transactions (RPT) framework, validating ownership structures and material disclosure requirements.
• Execute the annual compliance attestation cycle and support investigations into ethics and integrity matters.
• Support business areas in contract review and negotiations to protect the brand's reputation.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in Compliance with a focus on Ethics, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and Third-Party/Vendor Risk Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Law supplemented by Compliance and/or Risk Management training.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience managing due diligence and onboarding platforms.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work across multiple geographies and time zones.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the payment industry.
• Experience with FCPA or equivalent anti-corruption risk assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedules focusing on impact and productivity over fixed hours.
• Hybrid work model combining self-managed focus time with in-person connection in collaboration hubs.