Managing Director

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Managing Director to lead our Brazilian entity and drive the strategic development of the operations. This role will be responsible for the overall management, governance, operational oversight, and regulatory alignment of the Brazilian regulated entity, while ensuring compliance with the BCB regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the overall business operations, strategic direction, and governance of MEXC’s Brazilian regulated entity.
• Develop and execute long-term business strategies aligned with the company’s expansion objectives.
• Drive sustainable business growth, operational excellence, and market development across the Latin American region.
• Identify new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and product expansion initiatives within the digital asset and financial services ecosystem.

Regulatory & Governance Oversight

• Ensure the entity operates in full compliance with BCB requirements.
• Support the preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory licenses and approvals.
• Oversee governance frameworks, internal controls, risk management, and compliance structures for the entity.
• Ensure the company maintains strong regulatory relationships and proactively addresses evolving legal and compliance obligations.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the entity, ensuring efficient and scalable business processes.
• Collaborate with global teams across Compliance, Legal, AML, Risk, Operations, Product, and Technology to align local and global objectives.
• Build and lead high-performing local teams while fostering a strong culture of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support strategic partnerships with financial institutions, technology providers, payment partners, and industry participants.
• Represent the company at conferences, regulatory forums, and industry events.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Promote a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.
• Ensure appropriate frameworks are implemented for:
• AML/KYC
• Operational risk
• Governance controls
• Financial crime prevention
• Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation initiatives where required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business or Finance, etc.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 6 years of leadership experience within:
• Financial services
• Fintech
• Cryptocurrency / digital assets
• Regulated financial institutions
• Proven track record in senior executive or management roles, such as:
• Managing Director
• Country Manager
• CEO
• Regional Director
• Executive Leadership positions
• Experience scaling businesses, managing regulated operations, and leading cross-functional teams.

Regulatory & Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with:
• Blockchain technology
• Crypto trading platforms
• Digital asset products
• Brazilian crypto regulatory developments

Language Requirements

• Fluent English and Portuguese (written and spoken) are required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment.

Show more Show less