Regulatory Affairs Regional Manager

Job Description
We are seeking a Mexico-based Compliance Manager who will execute all operational compliance responsibilities for our Mexican entities, including obligations stemming from VASP registration and Mexico’s Money Transmission (MTL-equivalent, Transmisor de Dinero) regime. This role will be responsible for regulatory submissions, ongoing reporting, documentation, controls testing, audit preparation, and ensuring that global compliance policies are fully implemented locally.
You will work closely with global Compliance, AML, Licensing, Banking Partnerships, Finance, and Product teams to ensure Mexico remains fully compliant while supporting business growth in one of our highest-volume markets.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Reporting & Obligations
Prepare and submit all required CNBV filings, including monthly/quarterly activity reports, operational data submissions, AML reports, and other mandated disclosures.
Maintain compliance obligations related to VASP registration and Mexico’s Money Transmitter (Transmisor de Dinero / MTL-equivalent) regulatory framework.
Manage communication and follow-ups with CNBV and other relevant authorities.
Governance & Controls
Ensure local execution of global AML/KYC/KYB policies; maintain evidence trails and documentation.
Maintain compliance calendars, internal controls, reporting logs, and submission records.
Support remediation of regulatory issues, gaps, and audit findings.
Audit & Inspections
Prepare documentation for internal/external audits and CNBV inspections.
Coordinate data collection across Product, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams.
Support responses to regulator questions, thematic reviews, and inquiries.
Support to Business & KYB
Ensure onboarding flows meet Mexican regulatory standards.
Provide compliance guidance to business and partnership teams.
Identify regulatory risks and provide recommendations.
Cross-Functional Communication
Collaborate with AML/Financial Crime team on EDD/SAR-related obligations.
Assist Licensing team with documentation for renewals or new submissions.
Work closely with Finance on regulatory financial reporting.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years of compliance or regulatory operations experience in fintech, crypto, payments, or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of CNBV requirements, AML framework, VASP obligations, and Mexico’s Transmisor de Dinero (MTL-equivalent) regime.
• Hands-on experience preparing regulatory filings and managing recurrent reporting cycles.
• Experience working with high-volume fintech or cross-border payment products preferred.
• Ability to independently handle regulator communication and manage multi-team coordination.
• Strong English + Spanish required.