--- title: 'Head of Compliance, Brazil at capital.com' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-compliance-brazil-capital-com-sao-paulo-zs27fva9yn1f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Head of Compliance, Brazil at capital.com - **Company:** capital.com - **Location:** São Paulo, Brazil - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2025-08-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/capital/45e07f3c-932a-4642-9de2-fcfab3ba7ad1 ## Job description We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talent team. The Head of Compliance will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective regulatory compliance and AML framework in the securities distributorship firm (Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários), ensuring alignment with applicable Brazilian regulations related to financial services, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). This position plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm’s integrity, reputation, and regulatory standing, while ensuring robust risk mitigation strategies and a strong compliance culture across the business. ## Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the company’s compliance framework to align with business strategy, regulatory obligations, and corporate values. - Act as the company’s statutory representative before the Central Bank of Brazil (UNICAD), CVM and other authorities as applicable in relation to the relevant functions and responsibilities, with oversight of AML/CTF frameworks and sanctions compliance. - Oversee the company’s AML/CFT program, including client onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting, in accordance with local and international standards. - Design and maintain robust internal control systems to detect, prevent, and respond to compliance issues. Ensure ongoing monitoring and regular review of policies, incidents, and regulatory updates. - Support the development and execution of crisis response and business continuity protocols to safeguard client and business interests in critical situations. - Ensure all client-facing materials and communications adhere to regulatory guidelines and reflect the company’s ethical and legal standards. - Ensure all local regulatory requirements are met, aligning the operational aspects to the company's global standards. - Partner with senior leaders across legal, finance, operations, and technology to embed a compliance-driven culture throughout the organization. - Provide training, guidance, and resources to staff on compliance topics. Ensure that all departments are informed and aligned with regulatory expectations and internal policies. - Deliver regular updates to the executive team and Board of Directors on compliance performance, regulatory developments, and mitigation measures. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Law, Finance, Economics, Business, etc. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance or regulatory affairs within financial services, preferably in capital markets and securities brokerage. - Strong understanding of financial services laws regulations, the requirements and regulations of the Central Bank of Brazil and The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM), and AML/CTF management framework. - Must meet the fit and proper criteria set by the relevant regulatory authorities. - Demonstrated ability to liaise with regulatory bodies and handle regulatory reporting. - Decent command of English, minimum: B2 level. Applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV in English, as this version is mandatory for the recruitment process. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry. ## About capital.com ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Capital.com is a multi-award-winning, tech-driven online trading platform that empowers retail traders worldwide with CFDs, advanced tools, and educational resources. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $25M funding from VP Capital in 2017) - **Headquarters**: Limassol, Cyprus (with offices in London, Dubai, Warsaw, Sofia, Melbourne) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Viktor Prokopenya ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Financial Services (Online Brokerage, CFD Trading, Fintech) - **Target customers**: B2C (retail traders, from beginners to experienced) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To help traders make better decisions by giving them the tools and resources they need to trade with confidence. ## Products & Services - **[Capital.com Platform]**: Web and mobile trading platform offering 5,500+ markets across multiple asset classes (forex, indices, shares, commodities, crypto). Features real-time data, advanced charting, and a responsive mobile app. (SaaS, mobile-first) - **[Investmate App]**: Educational app for new and amateur traders, covering finance basics, risk management, and trading skills. (Service / Education) - **[eQ (AI-Powered Trading Bias Detection)]**: A system that tracks trading behaviour, detects cognitive biases, and provides personalised educational materials and news. (AI tool) - **[SmartFeed]**: A feed that delivers personalised financial news and educational content based on user behaviour. (AI-powered content engine) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total client trading volume exceeded $1.2 trillion in 2023; over 880,000 traders; 1,000+ employees globally as of 2025. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: VP Capital (lead investor); regulated by FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), SCA (UAE) and in other jurisdictions. - **Growth Signals**: 34% year-over-year headcount growth (adding ~326 people); named "Fastest-Growing Company in the Middle East and Cyprus" for three consecutive years; expanded into UAE with a new regional head office; trading volumes grew 90% YoY in 2022; awarded "best in class" in five categories by ForexBrokers.com in 2024. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-first approach**: Proprietary behavioural analytics (eQ, SmartFeed) that help traders improve decision-making – a key differentiator from traditional brokers. - **Global regulatory footprint**: Licensed in five major jurisdictions, providing trust and access to clients in 180+ countries. - **Mobile-first from inception**: Launched as the first mobile-first broker in Europe, leading to a seamless cross-device experience. - **Strong brand recognition**: Multi-award-winning with high ratings on Glassdoor (4.5) and among clients. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding into new markets (e.g., UAE, Asia-Pacific). - Deepen AI and machine learning capabilities to enhance personalisation and trading insights. - Scale the educational ecosystem (Investmate, SmartFeed) to attract and retain retail traders. - Grow headcount across engineering, product, and operations teams while maintaining a strong culture. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven (ownership, curiosity, momentum) with a collaborative, international environment. Described as blending "the ambition of a scale-up with the collaboration of a close-knit team." - **Work Model**: Hybrid working (where applicable); option to work abroad up to 30 days per year ("Workation Initiative"). - **Perks**: Private health insurance, performance-based bonuses, volunteering days, referral bonuses, social events, development and training support. - **Engineering & Innovation**: Opportunity to work on a next-generation trading platform using AI, data, and scalable infrastructure. Teams are located across multiple continents, offering cross-cultural collaboration. - **Reviews**: Glassdoor score 4.5; LinkedIn employer rating 4.3/5.0 (246 reviews) with high marks for Work-Life (4.4), Compensation (4.6), Culture (4.3), and Career (4.4). ## Sources 1. [careers.capital.com](https://careers.capital.com/) 2. [capital.com/en-gb/about-us/careers](https://capital.com/en-gb/about-us/careers) 3. [jobs.lever.co/capital](https://jobs.lever.co/capital) 4. [linkedin.com/company/capital.com](https://linkedin.com/company/capital.com) 5. 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