Compliance Analyst - Mexico
ARQ is a financial services platform that lets users in Latin America hold global currencies, make cross-border payments, invest in international markets, and spend worldwide with a card.
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About ARQ ( Prev DolarApp )
ARQ serves travelers, investors, and professionals across Latin America who need access to global currencies and financial markets. Users can hold digital dollars and euros, receive and send international payments via dedicated US and European account details, invest in US stocks and ETFs, and spend globally with a card at market conversion rates. The platform is available across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil.
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About the Role
Support ARQ's local compliance program in Mexico by ensuring adherence to local and international AML/CFT standards, monitoring regulatory developments, assisting with investigations, maintaining relationships with regulators, auditors, and banking partners, and embedding compliance into daily operations.
Requirements
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Working knowledge of Mexico's AML/CFT framework, including LFPIORPI, CNBV regulations, and FATF standards.
- Familiarity with UIF regulatory reporting through the SPPLD portal, or strong willingness to learn.
- Exposure to audits, inspections, or risk assessments involving regulators.
- Knowledge of KYC controls, including IDs, biometrics, sanctions, and adverse media.
- Comfort engaging with regulators and external authorities.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset.
- AML or compliance certifications such as CAMS or ICA are nice to have.
- Regional LATAM compliance experience is nice to have.
- Knowledge of fintech, payments, and digital assets regulations is nice to have.
- Prior experience in a bank, fintech, or SOFOM compliance function is nice to have.
Responsibilities
- Review KYC alerts, biometric mismatches, and potential fraud using official databases and KYC tools.
- Support preparation and submission of ROR, ROI, and ROIP reports to the UIF via the SPPLD portal.
- Help ensure timely responses to CNBV, SAT/UIF, and law enforcement requests.
- Assess suspicious transactions and monitor PEP, sanctions, and adverse media alerts, escalating risks appropriately.
- Enhance monitoring and reporting controls to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
- Strengthen AML/CFT controls and integrate regulatory requirements into operations.
- Assist in liaising with regulators, auditors, and banking partners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- The latest tools and technology
- A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills
- Opportunity to help build a fintech app in Latin America