Compliance & Regulatory Operations Manager – Mexico

Telcoin

. Execute Telcoin's regulatory strategy in Mexico with the Country Manager, Global Chief Compliance Officer, Legal team, senior management, and external regulatory advisers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention within the Mexican financial services landscape, with a strong focus on AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, and regulatory documentation. Capable of managing complex projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to local and global compliance standards.

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Regulatory ComplianceAML/CFT Framework DevelopmentKYC/CDD ProcessesProject ManagementSpanish and English Fluency

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Documentation PreparationTransaction MonitoringRegulatory ReportingRisk AssessmentFinancial Crime Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommercial Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

CNBV Certification in PLD/FT/FPADM

Industry Keywords

Mexican Financial ServicesCNBVSATFinancial Institution AuthorizationVirtual AssetsActividades VulnerablesFintechDigital Financial Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Telcoin's regulatory strategy in Mexico with the Country Manager, Global Chief Compliance Officer, Legal team, senior management, and external regulatory advisers
Prepare regulatory applications, supporting documentation, policies, procedures, business plans, operating models, risk assessments, and responses to regulatory inquiries
Support Telcoin's planned financial institution authorization application from preparation through regulatory review
Support SAT registration and ongoing obligations relating to Actividades Vulnerables involving virtual assets
Support applicable CNBV registrations or authorizations and additional financial-services permissions
Coordinate regulatory projects across local and global teams and external advisers
Track regulatory submissions, requirements, dependencies, deadlines, and regulator requests
Serve as a key contact with Mexican regulators and governmental authorities
Develop, implement, maintain, and improve Telcoin Mexico's AML/CFT and financial-crime compliance framework
Maintain local policies and procedures aligned with Mexican law and Telcoin Group global standards
Conduct AML/CFT and regulatory risk assessments
Oversee customer due diligence, KYC, enhanced due diligence, beneficial ownership identification, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and financial-crime controls
Ensure accurate and timely regulatory notices, reports, and filings
Review suspicious activity and coordinate escalation and reporting processes
Maintain compliance records, registers, evidence, and documentation
Monitor Mexican regulatory developments and assess their impact on products and operations
Support regulatory inspections, audits, information requests, and remediation programs
Support the Country Manager with regulatory, operational, and administrative requirements for establishing and scaling the Mexican business
Translate regulatory requirements into practical product and operational processes
Work with Product and Engineering to incorporate regulatory requirements into product development
Coordinate with banks, payment partners, vendors, consultants, lawyers, auditors, and other third parties
Assist with business applications, due diligence requests, questionnaires, banking relationships, vendor onboarding, and regulatory documentation
Support operating procedures and internal controls as the local organization grows
Take ownership of projects outside traditional compliance responsibilities as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Significant professional experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, financial crime, legal/regulatory operations, or a closely related role within Mexico
Strong practical knowledge of the Mexican financial-services regulatory environment
Experience working with or interacting with Mexican regulators such as CNBV, SAT, SHCP/UIF, or Banco de México
Practical experience with AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and compliance controls
Experience preparing regulatory documentation and coordinating complex regulatory or licensing projects
Ability to independently manage projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Commercial mindset and ability to understand how regulatory requirements affect products and business models
Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where processes and regulatory structures are still being built
Professional fluency in Spanish and English
Resident in Mexico
Highly desirable: previous experience working for a financial institution, fintech, payments company, digital asset company, bank, money transmitter, or other regulated financial institution in Mexico
Highly desirable: direct experience supporting a financial institution authorization or another CNBV financial institution licensing process
Highly desirable: experience establishing a compliance program or regulated operation from an early stage
Highly desirable: knowledge of Mexican regulation relating to virtual assets and Actividades Vulnerables
Highly desirable: experience with cryptocurrency, blockchain, stablecoins, digital wallets, cross-border payments, or other digital financial products
Highly desirable: CNBV certification in PLD/FT/FPADM, or eligibility and willingness to obtain the applicable certification
Highly desirable: experience working within an international organization and coordinating with global Compliance, Legal, Product, and Operations teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace