Anti-money Laundering Specialist

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A Compliance Officer is the person designated by an entity regulated by the CNBV (National Banking and Securities Commission) to oversee adherence to laws and regulations, especially concerning Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). 

Their key functions include designing and supervising AML/CFT policies, monitoring operations to detect unusual activities, training staff, and serving as the liaison with authorities such as the CNBV.

• Design and implementation of AML/CFT policies: Develops and implements the necessary policies, criteria, and procedures to prevent and detect illicit operations.
• Monitoring and analysis of operations: Oversees systems to identify and analyze unusual, concerning, or suspicious operations that may be linked to money laundering.
• Staff training: Creates and coordinates training programs to ensure all institutional personnel are aware of AML/CFT regulations and procedures.
• Risk management: Conducts periodic assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to clients, products, services, and geographies.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensures that the company complies with all applicable regulations, including CNBV provisions.
• Reporting to authorities: Timely submits reports on relevant, unusual, and internally concerning operations to the CNBV, as per legal provisions.
• Collaboration with management: Advises and collaborates with the board of directors or senior management for supervision and strategic decision-making on compliance matters.
• Handling audits and supervision: Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Law/Accounting/Finance (essential).
  • Postgraduate degree in Financial Law, Corporate Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or Auditing (desirable).
  • Current Compliance Officer certification issued by CNBV (essential).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or internal audit roles, preferably in the financial sector (banking, leasing companies, SOFOMES - Multiple Purpose Financial Companies, brokerage houses, fintech).
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Profound knowledge of applicable Mexican financial regulations (e.g., Law of Credit Institutions, Law of Auxiliary Credit Organizations and Activities, General Provisions on AML/CFT).
  • Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management.
  • Knowledge of compliance management tools and systems (desirable).
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Exceptional analytical, synthesis, and complex problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear and actionable language for the business.
  • Critical thinking and the ability to make ethical and well-founded decisions.
  • High level of discretion, integrity, and professional ethics.
  • Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of working autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Advanced English (essential).

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