Mateus Gomes Ferreira

Compliance Officer @ Revolut

Brazil

About

Graduated in Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, I currently serve as a Compliance Officer at Revolut. My role focuses on developing and localizing compliance and financial crime frameworks for the Brazilian market, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulations. With a strong foundation in compliance, I specialize in regulatory change management, risk analysis, and integrating compliance requirements into organizational structures. Certified in Chainalysis Reactor and equipped with blockchain expertise, I am committed to supporting regulatory engagements and fostering a culture of adherence to evolving legal standards.

Experience

  • Revolut (Remote)
    • Compliance Officer
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Led the development and localization of Revolut’s Compliance and FinCrime framework in Brazil, aligning global standards with local regulatory and business requirements; Owned regulatory change management across Brazilian entities, translating new laws into practical strategies and operational processes; Conducted ongoing horizon scanning to monitor regulatory developments; maintained a regulatory obligation inventory and led gap and risk analyses; Guided the integration of compliance requirements into internal procedures, product flows, and governance structures; Supported licensing and regulatory engagements for both regulated and non-regulated entities, including VASPs; Delivered targeted training sessions to promote regulatory awareness across local teams; Acted as key liaison for internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Product, Ops, Tech) and external parties including regulators and partners; Installed and adapted the Compliance Management Program for the region, tracking key regulatory and business metrics for senior management oversight; Contributed to executive-level governance through preparation of dashboards and risk summaries in collaboration with the data and risk teams; Led compliance reviews to ensure controls were embedded throughout the product lifecycle; Served as Compliance Advisor to the Brazil Growth team, supporting strategic local initiatives, affiliate partnerships, and influencer campaigns in line with regulatory standards;

    • FinCrime e Compliance Manager Junior - Brazil Founding Team
      May 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Analista de Compliance at Mercado Bitcoin
    Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 · 8 mos

    Monitored and analyzed AML/CFT cases to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with relevant laws; Drafted and revised compliance policies and procedures for 2TM group companies; Conducted detailed national and international KYP, KYE, KYC, and KYT analyses focused on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance; Supported due diligence processes for service provider onboarding through document review and identification of potential red flags; Participated in an international due diligence process related to a merger and acquisition by a global exchange, managing the collection, processing, and organization of business data; Supported external audits by preparing required documentation to enable effective and efficient evaluation; Prepared training materials and presentations to raise awareness and promote a culture of compliance within the organization; Produced reports for the Board of Directors with accurate information on the status of compliance initiatives and potential risks to support strategic decision-making; Analyzed crypto asset projects to understand their applicability and reputation, assessing risk profile and fit for platform launch;

  • Estagiário de Controle Interno e Compliance at Saint-Gobain Abrasives
    Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs

    • Centralização e organização de todos os contratos das empresas do grupo da divisão Abrasivos (Poli Tape, Nikkon/Doble A, Abrasivos); • Análises prévias dos contratos; • Encaminhamento das demandas para o Jurídico central respondendo e esclarecendo eventuais dúvidas (do Jurídico e dos Gestores); • Intermediação do contato entre os gestores do contrato e o Jurídico central; • Exame de documentos para contratação de Representantes Comerciais; • Avaliação de riscos nas contratações; • Acompanhamento do portfólio de marcas; • Participação em reuniões para discussão de novos projetos, novas contratações e inovações; • Auxílio na elaboração de apresentações/treinamentos sobre assuntos de controle interno e compliance; • Auxílio na elaboração de regulamentos de campanhas de marketing e promoções.

  • Estagiário jurídico at Continental
    Jun 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Realização de pesquisa jurisprudencial e doutrinária; • Acompanhamento da confecção de memorandos internos e respostas a consultas; • Elaboração de Contratos, acompanhamento de análise e alimentação de controle interno de contratos elaborados pelo departamento; • Acompanhamento da elaboração de procurações e alimentação de controle interno de procurações do grupo; • Acompanhamento da confecção de atos societários.

  • Estagiário Conciliador at Juizado Especial Cível das Microempresas e Empresas de Pequeno Porte - Anexo Mackenzie
    Nov 2016 - May 2017 · 7 mos

    • Produção de ficha-memória; • Elaboração de termos de audiência e petições iniciais. • Atendimento ao público; • Realização de audiências de conciliação;