Compliance Analyst - Mexico

Job description

**About ARQ** ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We're still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you're excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it. **The Role** As our Compliance Analyst in Mexico, you'll support the local compliance program, helping ensure adherence to both local and international AML/CFT standards. You'll monitor regulatory developments, assist with investigations, and help maintain ARQ's relationship with regulators, auditors, and banking partners. This is a hands-on role: you'll work KYC/AML alerts and investigations, support the preparation of regulatory notices (avisos) to the UIF, and collaborate with risk, operations, and product teams to embed compliance into everyday processes. **What You'll Do** 1. **Investigations:** Review KYC alerts, biometric mismatches, and potential fraud using official databases (RENAPO, SAT, INE) and KYC tools (Jumio, Persona). 2. **Regulatory Reporting:** Support preparation and submission of Reportes de Operaciones Relevantes (ROR), Inusuales (ROI), and Internas Preocupantes (ROIP) to the UIF via the SPPLD portal; help ensure timely responses to CNBV, SAT/UIF, and law enforcement requests. 3. **Transaction Monitoring:** Assess suspicious transactions, monitor PEP/sanctions/adverse media alerts, and escalate risks appropriately. 4. **Process Improvement:** Help enhance monitoring and reporting controls to detect and mitigate emerging threats. 5. **Compliance Culture:** Work with internal teams to strengthen AML/CFT controls and ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into operations. 6. **Stakeholder Support:** Assist in liaising with regulators, auditors, and banking partners, ensuring clarity and transparency. **Must-Haves:** - Fluency in Spanish & English. - Working knowledge of Mexico's AML/CFT framework: LFPIORPI (Ley Antilavado), CNBV regulations, and FATF standards. - Familiarity with UIF regulatory reporting (avisos/ROR, ROI, ROIP) via the SPPLD portal, or strong willingness to learn. - Exposure to audits, inspections, or risk assessments involving regulators. - Knowledge of KYC controls (IDs, biometrics, sanctions, adverse media). - Comfortable engaging with regulators and external authorities. - Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset. **Nice-to-Haves:** - AML/compliance certifications in progress or completed (e.g., CAMS, ICA). - Regional LATAM compliance experience. - Knowledge of fintech, payments, and digital assets regulations (Ley Fintech / LRITF). - Prior experience at a bank, fintech, or SOFOM compliance function. **Benefits** - Competitive salary and benefits - The latest tools and technology - A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills - The opportunity to help build the best fintech app in Latin America - Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in-office