Regulatory & AML Compliance Manager - Mexico

A fast-growing global Fintech expanding into Latin America About the Company We are a high-growth global fintech that has built and scaled payment infrastructure across some of the world's most dynamic markets. Now we are bringing that same ambition to Latin America — and Mexico is our first market. The Opportunity This is a rare chance to be the person who builds the compliance foundation for a global fintech entering a new continent. As our Regulatory & AML Compliance Manager for Mexico , you will be an individual contributor with real ownership — working directly with senior leadership and playing a central role in one of the most consequential chapters of our LATAM expansion. You will join a small, high-impact team of 4 to 5 people in Mexico and will be responsible for building the compliance function from the ground up, supporting active license applications, and ensuring the company operates in full alignment with Mexican regulatory requirements as we scale. What You Will Do Own and develop the AML/CFT compliance program for Mexico, including policies, procedures, controls, and governance documentation Serve as the company's Compliance Officer before Mexican regulators, including the CNBV Manage relationships with regulators and auditors, and lead regulatory examinations and inquiries Support the ongoing payment gateway license application and future licensing processes as the business expands Ensure compliance across KYC, data privacy, PCI, and security requirements Provide regulatory advisory to internal teams — including Product and Operations — ensuring new products and features launch compliantly Monitor regulatory changes in Mexico and proactively assess their impact on the business Lay the groundwork for potential future expansion across broader LATAM markets Who Thrives Here This role is for someone who is energized by building not just maintaining. You are self-directed, comfortable with ambiguity, and know what it takes to stand up a compliance function in a regulated environment. You understand that being the first compliance hire in a market means being both the strategist and the executor, and you embrace that challenge. What We Are Looking For Required Valid AML/CFT certification issued by the CNBV (Certificación PLD/FT) Eligibility to act as Compliance Officer before Mexican regulators 7 to 10 years of experience in AML, CFT, and regulatory compliance Demonstrated experience managing relationships with Mexican financial regulators and navigating licensing processes Bilingual — professional fluency in both Spanish and English A legal degree is not required; the CNBV certification is the key credential Preferred Background in fintech, payments, or digital financial services Experience building compliance programs from scratch or in early-stage company environments Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and compliance tools Exposure to KYC, data privacy, PCI, and security compliance frameworks What We Offer A seat at the table from day one — direct reporting line to senior leadership The opportunity to define and own the compliance function for an entire market A fast-paced, international environment where your work has direct and visible impact Future potential to expand your scope across Latin America as the company grows