Position Overview

Build, implement, and oversee the company’s compliance framework across internal operations, client relationships, and third-party partnerships (e.g. SAP).

This role is critical as the company scales and requires a hands-on builder who can establish compliance from the ground up, ensuring alignment with general standards while addressing LATAM-specific regulatory risks.

The Compliance Manager will act as a central control function, working cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Finance, Sales, and external partners to ensure ethical, regulatory, and contractual compliance. Responsibilities:

Compliance program design and governance

Design and implement a comprehensive compliance framework (policies, procedures, controls).

Establish a risk-based compliance program, prioritizing high-risk jurisdictions (LATAM).

Develop and maintain: Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) policies, AML/KYC policies, Third-Party Risk Management framework

Create a compliance governance structure (reporting lines, escalation protocols).

Report regularly to senior management on compliance risks.

Internal

Compliance (HR and Operations)

Partner with HR to ensure compliance with:

Labor laws across LATAM jurisdictions

Employee onboarding/offboarding controls

Background checks and conflict of interest disclosures

Implement and monitor

Ethics hotline/whistleblower mechanisms

Internal investigations processes

Develop and roll out mandatory compliance trainings (e.g., ABAC, data privacy).

Ensure compliance with internal policies across all departments.

Client

Compliance (KYC/CDD)

Design and manage Know Your Customer (KYC)



and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes:

Client onboarding risk assessments

UBO identification and verification

Sanctions and PEP screening

Define risk tiers and enhanced due diligence (EDD) procedures.

Work with Sales and Finance to embed compliance into the commercial lifecycle.

Maintain audit-ready documentation for all client due diligence processes. Third-Party and Partner Compliance

Implement a Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program covering: vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.

Conduct due diligence on third parties:

Integrity checks

Sanctions screening

Contractual compliance clauses Ensure partners adhere to:

Company compliance standards

Applicable anti-corruption and data protection laws

Monitor ongoing third-party risks and performance Regulatory Compliance (LATAM Focus)

Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements across LATAM.

Ensure compliance with

Anti-corruption laws

Data privacy regulations

AML frameworks where applicable. Monitoring, Audits, and continuous improvement

Develop and execute a compliance monitoring plan.

Conduct periodic internal audits and risk assessments.

Track and report compliance KPIs, such as: % of employees trained, KYC completion rates, third-party risk assessments completed

Drive remediation plans and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Law.

10 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, or risk management.

Strong experience in: KYC/AML frameworks, Anti-corruption compliance, Third-party risk management Experience working in or with LATAM jurisdictions is required.

Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

📌 Trilingual Compliance Manager (Spanish, English, Portuguese) (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Hu0026CO
📍 Ciudad de México