About the CompanyWe 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 **** 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.The RoleThis is a high-ownership, one-person-show role.
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.
This role requires someone with the seniority, independence, and ownership mentality to make real decisions and drive results.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the designated Compliance Officer and MLRO; primary point of contact with Mexican regulatory authorities including submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive regulatory compliance program, including AML/CFT framework, from the ground upDevelop, review, and update internal policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory changes and Group standardsOversee KYC (Know Your Customer) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes for high-risk clients in accordance with Mexican regulatory requirementsGovern the transaction monitoring framework - establish policies, thresholds,



and validate that monitoring controls operate effectivelyConduct compliance risk assessments at entity and individual client level; identify and mitigate emerging risksEnsure timely and accurate regulatory reporting to relevant Mexican authoritiesDesign and deliver compliance training programs for employees and external KYC providersMonitor sanctions screening requirements (OFAC, UN, EU, local lists) and ensure adequate controlsTrack regulatory developments and legislative changes affecting the Mexican businessProvide regular compliance reports and updates to senior management and the Group Compliance teamMust-HaveMinimum 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 EnglishNative / fluent SpanishBased in or near Chihuahua, MexicoAdvantagesPrior experience as a designated Compliance Officer or MLRO under Mexican financial regulationAML professional certification (e.g., CAMS/ACAMS)Experience liaising directly with Mexican regulators and managing regulatory inquiriesFamiliarity with international AML/CFT standards: FATF recommendations, FATF Travel Rule, sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU)University degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related fieldStrong analytical skills - ability to identify patterns, risks, and anomalies in transactional dataWhy JoinBe the first and sole compliance leader for the Mexican operations - real ownership with direct impact on regulatory standing and business growthHighly competitive salaryAnnual Performance Bonus (APB)Remote-first for now, transitioning to hybrid (3 days/week) when the Chihuahua office opensWork as part of a integral compliance team, collaborating with colleagues abroadJoin a NASDAQ-listed, fast-growing global fintech that values innovation, autonomy, and excellenceBuild and shape the full compliance and AML/CFT framework from the ground up in a high-growth marketPermanent contract.
Full-time position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Mexico.

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