Risk and Compliance Officer

Join our dynamic team and put your legal expertise to work by helping us anticipate and mitigate operational, legal, and financial risks. This role plays a critical part in shaping Odoo Mexico’s compliance framework and ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, HR and other teams to understand internal processes and build a risk-aware culture. This is a great opportunity to bring structure and strategy to a fast-growing tech environment. You will be responsible for: Identifying risks across operations, legal, HR and finance processes, and proposing mitigation strategies. Reviewing and improving policies, controls, and compliance procedures. Make internal audits and ensuring implementation of corrective actions. Providing clear guidance to different departments regarding regulatory obligations (labor law, tax, privacy, etc.). Promoting compliance awareness across the company. RESPONSIBILITIES Identify potential internal and external risks (operational, legal, financial, reputational). Develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Create or strengthen internal controls. Maintain a risk matrix. Ensure Odoo’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., labor laws, civil protection, liability, tax compliance, anti-corruption, data protection). Proactively monitor regulatory changes. Communicate with external regulators or auditors when necessary. Investigations / Audits: Work closely with other Odoo departments to assess how certain matters are being handled, identify risks or areas for improvement, and from there, recommend and, when applicable, define internal policies. Report to management on key risks and provide recommendations to reduce risk exposure. MUST HAVE Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance or similar. 3+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management. Strong knowledge of Mexican legislation: fiscal, labor, privacy/data protection. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Strategic mindset with strong ethical values. English Advanced. WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT THE JOB Work in a growing international tech company where your expertise has direct impact. Collaborate with multiple departments and gain cross-functional exposure. Bring structure to a new and strategic position. Have the freedom to propose and implement your own risk frameworks and ideas. NICE TO HAVE Certifications in compliance or risk management (e.g. ISO 31000, COSO, SOX). Experience in tech or software companies. Experience with data privacy or information security frameworks. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary package based on experience Hybrid work after training (3 office days & 2 home office days)

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970