Strategy Manager

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. 

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

dLocal is seeking a Strategy Manager to lead the Strategic Alignment & Execution pillar of our team working closely with the CEO, the C-Suite and the Board. This is a high-level "Chief of Staff" style role company-wide designed for a "Builder and Doer" who can turn high-level strategy into operational reality.You will be the engine behind our leadership cadences—driving annual planning, setting objectives/KPIs, and managing Board-level communications. Beyond alignment, you will act as an internal consultant on the company’s most important Strategy & Ops projects, identifying growth opportunities and efficiencies to help dLocal scale across 40+ emerging markets.

• Planning Cycles: Lead the company’s annual and quarterly planning cycles, ensuring inputs and timelines are aligned across Finance, Product, Commercial, and Ops.
• KPI & Objective Management: Drive end-to-end objective setting and KPI tracking to ensure the organization remains focused on its top priorities.
• Leadership Cadence: Maintain the rhythm of executive meetings, ensuring every forum results in clear decisions, documented trade-offs, and rigorous follow-up.
• Board Materials: Own the production of high-quality Board materials and executive readouts, translating complex data into crisp narratives and recommendations.
• Executive Support: Support the C-level with prep, Q&A, and action tracking for Board meetings and strategic off-sites.
• Growth Projects: lead some of the highest impact projects at the company focused on future opportunities. Efficiency Drives: Lead "internal consultant" projects such as org design, automation projects, workflow optimization, and efficiency drives.Automation Mindset: Partner with Tech and Product to automate KPI reporting and recurring analytics, reducing manual work and improving decision speed.Cross-Functional Bridge: Act as the "glue" between departments (Legal, Reg, Finance, etc.) to ensure strategic decisions are measurable and stick.

• Experience: ~4–7 years in top-tier strategy consulting, in-house corporate strategy, or a former Chief of Staff role at a high-growth tech/fintech company."Builder & Doer" Mentality: You possess high systems-level thinking but are willing to "get your hands dirty" to get the job done in typical dLocal fashion.Structured Problem Solver: Exceptional ability to turn messy, ambiguous questions into clear frameworks and executive-grade narratives.Gravitas & Presence: You are comfortable interacting with and influencing C-level executives and Board members.Attention to Detail: Methodical and organized; you never lose the "strategic forest for the trees" while managing complex data and timelines.Technical Literacy: An automation mindset with the ability to spot process bottlenecks and implement tooling/integrations.Languages: Fluent in English (mandatory)

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

- Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.

- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.

- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.

- Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.

- Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.

- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!

- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

Flexibility in how you work: We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs.

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin and Youtube for more about dLocal!