Compliance and MLRO Officer in Mexico at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Compliance and MLRO Officer in Mexico.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape regulatory compliance operations within a fast-growing fintech environment focused on digital payments and financial innovation. As a key compliance leader, you will oversee AML/CFT frameworks, regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, and KYC governance while supporting business expansion in the Mexican market. Working closely with international teams and regional leadership, you will help strengthen operational integrity and ensure alignment with evolving financial regulations. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, making it ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic, high-growth settings. You will also play an important role in building scalable compliance programs, enhancing risk controls, and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to business growth while protecting operational and regulatory excellence.

• Lead and oversee the company’s regulatory compliance and AML/CFT programs in Mexico, ensuring alignment with local financial regulations and global compliance standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Mexican regulatory authorities, including managing regulatory communications and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes, ensuring accurate customer verification and risk classification.
• Manage transaction monitoring frameworks and sanctions screening controls to detect unusual or suspicious activity effectively.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments across business operations and customer portfolios, identifying emerging risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate internal audits, compliance reviews, and remediation initiatives to maintain operational and regulatory excellence.
• Deliver compliance training programs and provide ongoing guidance to internal teams and external partners.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely adaptation of compliance processes and business practices.
• Prepare regular compliance reports, analytics, and recommendations for senior leadership and regional compliance stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance and AML/CFT within fintech, banking, payment institutions, or financial services environments.
• Strong knowledge of the Mexican AML regulatory framework and compliance obligations.
• Proven experience managing KYC, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and SAR filing processes.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and handling regulatory examinations or inquiries.
• Familiarity with international AML/CFT standards, including FATF recommendations, FATF Travel Rule, and OFAC/UN/EU sanctions frameworks.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify transactional risks, trends, and anomalies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities in both English and Spanish.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• AML certification and previous experience serving as a designated Compliance Officer under Mexican regulations are considered strong advantages.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote work flexibility with a future hybrid work model in Chihuahua.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing international fintech organization.
• Exposure to global compliance operations and collaboration with international teams.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to help build and scale compliance programs for a rapidly expanding market.
• Inclusive company culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and employee success.