Compliance Manager (Mexico)

About the Role Sphere Pay is one of the fastest growing stablecoin payments companies in the world. The Compliance Manager will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and operating the regulatory compliance framework of Sphere’s Mexican money transmitter entity. This role is critical to ensuring full adherence to CNBV requirements, AML/CFT obligations, and ongoing regulatory reporting during and after the acquisition of a Mexican licensed Money Transmitter (Transmisor de Dinero) Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Governance - Serve as the designated local compliance function for the Mexican money transmitter. - Ensure continuous compliance with CNBV regulations applicable to money transmitters, including registration maintenance and regulatory notifications. - Act as primary point of contact with CNBV and other relevant authorities for compliance matters. AML / CFT Program Management - Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies and procedures aligned with Mexican law and Sphere’s global compliance standards. - Oversee customer due diligence (KYC), enhanced due diligence, and ongoing customer risk assessments. - Define and maintain internal controls to prevent and detect suspicious, unusual, or relevant transactions. Transaction Monitoring & Reporting - Configure and oversee transaction monitoring rules relevant to MXN, cross-border flows, and stablecoin-related activity. - Review, escalate, and file required reports (unusual, relevant, internal concern, and international transfer reports) through CNBV systems. - Ensure proper record-keeping and retention in accordance with Mexican regulatory timelines. Audits, Training & Internal Controls - Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and third-party reviews. - Deliver mandatory AML/CFT training to local staff and ensure compliance awareness across operations. - Support the development of operating procedures tied to payments, treasury, and vendor integrations. Qualifications - Minimum 5+ years of compliance experience within Mexican financial services, fintech, IFPEs, or money transmitters. - Have a currently valid AML certification by CNBV as compliance officer. - Demonstrated hands-on experience with CNBV AML/CFT frameworks, reporting obligations, and regulatory examinations. - Practical knowledge of transaction monitoring, KYC controls, and regulatory reporting systems. - Experience working with cross-border payments, FX, or digital asset-adjacent businesses is strongly preferred. - Bilingual: fluent in Spanish and English. What We Offer - Opportunity to build and lead a country-level expansion with global visibility. - Competitive compensation package with performance incentives. - Direct impact in shaping the future of financial infrastructure in Mexico. - Entrepreneurial culture with fast decision cycles and high ownership.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970