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About the Empresa
We are partnering with a globally established, NASDAQ-listed fintech Empresa and a leading provider of commerce enablement, cashless payments, and loyalty solutions. With over 1,200 employees across 13 offices worldwide, the Empresa 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 Empresa has been operating in México 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 Primero in-house compliance professional in México.
The Role
This 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 Responsibilities
- Serve 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 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; identify and mitigate emerging risks
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting to relevant Mexican authorities
- 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
Must-Have
- Minimum 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance (including AML/CFT) within a financial institution (fintech, payments Empresa, bank, or financial services firm)
- At least upper intermediate English
- Native / fluent Spanish
- Based in or near Chihuahua, México
Advantages
- Prior experience as a designated Compliance Officer or MLRO under Mexican financial regulation
- AML professional certification (e.g., CAMS/ACAMS)
- Experience liaising directly with Mexican regulators and managing regulatory inquiries
- Familiarity 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 field
- Strong analytical skills - ability to identify patterns, risks, and anomalies in transactional data
Why Join
- Be the Primero and sole compliance leader for the Mexican operations - real ownership with direct impact on regulatory standing and business growth
- Highly competitive salary
- Annual Performance Bonus (APB)
- Remote-Primero 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 global 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 Puesto. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in México.
Información de la Vacante:
- Empresa: Expert Executive Recruiters
- Puesto: Compliance & MLRO Officer
- Lugar de Trabajo: México
- País: MX
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