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Legal Counsel – Compliance & AML

Itaú Unibanco · São Paulo, Brazil · Hybrid · R$18,000 - R$26,000/year
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Position Overview

Location: São Paulo, Brazil Brazil flag
Compensation: R$18,000 - R$26,000/year
Position: Mid
Type: Job
Remote: Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Legal Counsel – Compliance & AML

Itaú Unibanco is hiring a mid-level compliance lawyer for its São Paulo headquarters. The role focuses on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and regulatory compliance for Latin America's largest private-sector bank.

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Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor AML/CFT compliance programmes in accordance with Banco Central regulations and COAF (Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras) directives
  • Conduct internal investigations, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and coordinate with COAF
  • Advise on sanctions screening, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) monitoring, and KYC/CDD procedures
  • Support the bank's compliance with LGPD in the context of financial intelligence and data sharing
  • Monitor international AML standards (FATF recommendations) and their implementation in Brazil

Requirements

  • Bacharel em Direito; OAB registration; certification in compliance (CCEP, ICA) valued
  • 4–7 years' experience in compliance, AML, or financial regulation at a bank or leading firm
  • Knowledge of BCB AML regulations, COAF directives, and Lei 9.613/98 (anti-money laundering law)
  • Fluent English; experience with FATF and international compliance frameworks preferred

Compensation

R$18,000 - R$26,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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