Regional Risk & Compliance Manager

The company:

Sucafina is the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 1,500 employees in +40 countries, we help stakeholders worldwide to find the perfect coffee solutions. We embed technology, innovation, and sustainability throughout the supply chain, creating shared value for all by Investing in Farmers, Caring for People, and Protecting Our Planet. For more information, visit www.sucafina.com.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for entrepreneurs, techies, passionate, eager to learn, humble, with a positive attitude and a high level of integrity People. Flexible and willing to take challenges, work and live in coffee-producing countries, People who want to build expertise and a career in the coffee business and are ready to go the extra mile.

What we offer:

We offer within our pleasant family environment, great opportunities to learn and grow, we offer challenges and exposure to multicultural environments, on-merit base compensation, and free coffee around the clock!

The Role:

Regional Risk & Compliance Manager

Summary of the role:

Responsible for leading risk management and compliance activities across the Americas region, including Mark-to-Market (M2M) exposure, supplier and client risk, credit risk, reputational risk, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as the primary regional risk decision-maker, ensuring effective risk monitoring, analysis, reporting, and escalation of material risks while supporting business objectives and maintaining compliance with internal and external requirements.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a professional to lead risk and compliance activities across the Americas region. Main responsibilities include:

• Oversee and validate Mark-to-Market (M2M) exposure reporting and monitor supplier and client exposure risks.
• Define, manage, and periodically review counterparty and country credit limits.
• Manage prepayment exposure monitoring, approvals, and financial analysis.
• Lead accounts receivable escalation processes and oversee payment recovery strategies.
• Develop and implement default and recovery plans for counterparties across the region.
• Own and coordinate the monthly provisions process, ensuring proper documentation and support.
• Identify risk breaches, exceptions, and unusual patterns, escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor regulatory compliance requirements and ensure timely statutory reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits related to BASC, CTPAT, and other compliance certifications.
• Maintain and update internal risk and compliance policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Risk & Compliance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management, credit analysis, financial analysis, or similar roles.
• Experience working across multiple countries or regions is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of commodities markets.
• Expertise in counterparty risk, credit exposure, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC processes, regulatory reporting, compliance certifications, and audit practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Availability to travel occasionally for business purposes.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Advanced financial analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex risk scenarios and make sound business decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of business risk impacts.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship management with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Competencies and Aptitudes:

Proactive and accountable professional with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of thriving in dynamic and multicultural environments. Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and resilience when managing complex situations, while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset focused on supporting business objectives and driving continuous improvement. Possesses strong people management and team development capabilities, with the ability to effectively balance competing priorities, make informed decisions, and appropriately escalate risks when necessary. Shows a strong commitment to Sucafina’s core values of Humility, Expertise, Accountability, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Integrity, and Passion.

Language:

• Fluent English (required).
• Spanish and/or Portuguese are considered a strong advantage for regional collaboration across the Americas.

Location:

• Santos, São Paulo, Brazil

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