Compliance Leader

Compliance Leader

📍 Mexico City | IPF Digital México

About the role

We are looking for a Compliance Leader to join our team in Mexico. Reporting to the Legal and Compliance Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance across IPF Digital México through the implementation of controls, processes, and risk management initiatives.

The position works closely with the Legal team, HUB Compliance and Risk teams, supporting the business in navigating regulatory requirements while continuously improving compliance frameworks as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret Mexican financial regulations relevant to digital lending and financial services.

• Ensure compliance with consumer protection, AML and financial regulatory frameworks.

• Manage and maintain compliance risk registers, controls and monitoring processes.

• Support the design and implementation of compliance frameworks and internal policies.

• Coordinate compliance testing, assurance activities and improvement plans.

• Prepare and respond to official notices and regulatory inquiries, including interactions with PROFECO and other authorities.

• Ensure proper implementation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and policies.

• Prepare and submit regulatory AML reports to the relevant authorities.

• Deliver compliance training and guidance to key stakeholders and risk owners.

• Prepare materials and present updates to the Compliance Committee, including regulatory developments and risk assessments.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and controls across Mexico and other IPF Digital markets.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Finance or a related field

• CNBV AML certification/authorization

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of AML experience within a financial institution

• At least 2 years of experience in compliance

• Experience working with financial regulators, tax authorities and PROFECO

• Experience implementing or managing compliance frameworks

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Mexican financial, corporate, consumer protection and AML regulations

• Understanding of consumer lending, digital services and e-commerce regulatory environments

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive compliance improvements

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills

• Proactive mindset with a risk-aware, business-oriented approach

Top 5 Essential Criteria

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment

• CNBV AML authorization

• Proven experience in compliance or risk management

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

• Strong knowledge of credit regulation and compliance frameworks

Additional Information

• 📍 Location: Mexico City, near Parque Hundido, Benito Juarez. (Hybrid work)

• Reporting to: Legal and Compliance Manager (Mexico) and HUB Compliance (Europe)

• International collaboration with regional and global teams

• Occasional international travel

• Above-statutory benefits, Competitive Salary

• Company Great Place to Work, excelent culture, values and positive work environment.