Compliance Analyst - Mexico
You'll support the local compliance program, helping ensure adherence to both local and international AML/CFT standards. You'll monitor regulatory developments, assist with investigations, and help maintain relationships with regulators, auditors, and banking partners. This is a hands-on role: you'll work KYC/AML alerts and investigations, support the preparation of regulatory notices (avisos) to the UIF, and collaborate with risk, operations, and product teams to embed compliance into everyday processes.
Responsibilities
- Review KYC alerts, biometric mismatches, and potential fraud using official databases (RENAPO, SAT, INE) and KYC tools (Jumio, Persona)
- Support preparation and submission of Reportes de Operaciones Relevantes (ROR), Inusuales (ROI), and Internas Preocupantes (ROIP) to the UIF via the SPPLD portal
- Help ensure timely responses to CNBV, SAT/UIF, and law enforcement requests
- Assess suspicious transactions, monitor PEP/sanctions/adverse media alerts, and escalate risks appropriately
- Help enhance monitoring and reporting controls to detect and mitigate emerging threats
- Work with internal teams to strengthen AML/CFT controls and ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into operations
- Assist in liaising with regulators, auditors, and banking partners
Requirements
- Fluency in Spanish & English
- Working knowledge of Mexico's AML/CFT framework: LFPIORPI (Ley Antilavado), CNBV regulations, and FATF standards
- Familiarity with UIF regulatory reporting (avisos/ROR, ROI, ROIP) via the SPPLD portal, or strong willingness to learn
- Exposure to audits, inspections, or risk assessments involving regulators
- Knowledge of KYC controls (IDs, biometrics, sanctions, adverse media)
- Comfortable engaging with regulators and external authorities
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset
- AML/compliance certifications in progress or completed (e.g., CAMS, ICA) - nice to have
- Regional LATAM compliance experience - nice to have
- Knowledge of fintech, payments, and digital assets regulations (Ley Fintech / LRITF) - nice to have
- Prior experience at a bank, fintech, or SOFOM compliance function - nice to have
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- The latest tools and technology