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Expert Executive Recruiters (Eer Global)
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Chihuahua
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Expert Executive Recruiters (Eer Global)
Chihuahua
About the Company We are partnering with a globally established, NASDAQ-listed fintech company and a leading provider of commerce enablement, cashless payments, and loyalty solutions. With over 1,200 employees across 13 offices worldwide, the company manages more than 1.6 million connected devices in 120 countries, processing billions of dollars in transactions annually. One of the fastest-growing fintech companies globally, with 28% revenue growth in 2025 and ambitious long-term targets.
The company has been operating in Mexico for several years and is now strengthening its local compliance infrastructure in response to evolving Mexican financial regulations. This is a unique opportunity to become their first in-house compliance professional in Mexico. You will serve as the designated Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the Mexican entity, the sole compliance professional on the ground, building and running the entire compliance and AML/CFT framework from scratch.
Reporting to the IL & LATAM Regional Compliance Manager, you will be the primary point of contact with Mexican regulators, responsible for ensuring full compliance with local financial regulations. Serve as the designated Compliance Officer and MLRO; Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive regulatory compliance program, including AML/CFT framework, from the ground up
Develop, review, and update internal policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory changes and Group standards
Oversee KYC (Know Your Customer) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes for high-risk clients in accordance with Mexican regulatory requirements
Govern the transaction monitoring framework - establish policies, thresholds,
and validate that monitoring controls operate effectively
Conduct compliance risk assessments at entity and individual client level; Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees and external KYC providers
Monitor sanctions screening requirements (OFAC, UN, EU, local lists) and ensure adequate controls
Track regulatory developments and legislative changes affecting the Mexican business
Provide regular compliance reports and updates to senior management and the Group Compliance team Minimum 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance (including AML/CFT) within a financial institution (fintech, payments company, bank, or financial services firm)
At least upper intermediate English
Native / fluent Spanish
Prior experience as a designated Compliance Officer or MLRO under Mexican financial regulation
AML professional certification (e.g., Familiarity with international AML/CFT standards: University degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong analytical skills - ability to identify patterns, risks, and anomalies in transactional data Be the first and sole compliance leader for the Mexican operations - real ownership with direct impact on regulatory standing and business growth
Annual Performance Bonus (APB)
Remote-first for now, transitioning to hybrid (3 days/week) when the Chihuahua office opens
Work as part of a global compliance team, collaborating with colleagues abroad
Join a NASDAQ-listed, fast-growing integral fintech that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence
Build and shape the full compliance and AML/CFT framework from the ground up in a high-growth market Permanent contract. Full-time position.
📌 Compliance Associate (Remote) (Chihuahua)
🏢 Expert Executive Recruiters (Eer Global)
📍 Chihuahua