About Us
We believe that a safer, cleaner, and more ethical market is possible. That is why we invite you to work together with us towards this goal.
Security from the Ground Up
Zela was conceived by members of Brazil’s National Strategy to Combat Corruption and Money Laundering (ENCCLA) and is founded on the fundamental role played by gatekeepers within the national financial system and other sectors of the economy.
Our mission is to protect your business by ensuring that third parties do not misuse it for illicit purposes. In an environment of rapid change and regulatory complexity, we act as an extension of compliance, internal controls, and audit functions, as well as the eyes of senior management.
We Are Zela
We support your company in structuring, implementing, assessing, and enhancing its compliance programs, including AML/CFT, integrity, and anti-fraud frameworks. We combine regulatory compliance, operational feasibility, and efficient and proportionate risk mitigation, so that your organization — and the individuals responsible for it — can conduct business with confidence and peace of mind.
Drawing on the experience of our team in Brazil and internationally, we also offer expertise on the other side of money laundering prevention: asset recovery, as well as specialized headhunting services focused on the compliance field.
A Market Reference
Over the years, Zela’s work has made the brand synonymous with credibility and quality. Numerous organizations have placed their trust in the expertise and knowledge of our team, ranging from major banks (S1 segment) to the payments sector, including leading big tech companies and Banking-as-a-Service fintechs.
Zela has also demonstrated excellence in emerging sectors such as betting and crypto-assets, alongside traditional areas including capital markets, real estate, and others.
Academy
Zela produces and promotes knowledge. In addition to the publications available in the Zela Academy section, we organize academic article competitions and actively contribute to the development of market guidelines, such as ANBIMA’s AML/CFT Guide.
