Regulatory Compliance Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support compliance oversight for Payment Systems operations. This role is focused on validating regulatory compliance through the review of processes, controls, documentation, and operational practices, ensuring alignment with requirements issued by the Bank of Mexico and other applicable authorities.

If you are interested in financial regulation, payment systems, and working cross-functionally to ensure compliance in a highly regulated environment, this role is for you.

Challenges that await you:

• Review and validate that operational, technological, and control processes related to Payment Systems comply with applicable regulations.
• Support and coordinate responses to inspections, reviews, and information requests from regulatory authorities and external parties.
• Monitor regulatory provisions, circulars, manuals, and requirements issued by the Bank of Mexico and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with multiple business areas to create, update, and maintain regulatory documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance matrices.
• Partner with Operations, Technology, Risk, Audit, and Compliance teams to validate the proper implementation of regulatory controls.
• Support internal and external audits related to Payment Systems compliance obligations.
• Participate in reviews of manual and automated processes related to electronic transfers, refunds, claims, contingencies, and business continuity.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, actions, and operational improvements.
• Maintain evidence and documentation required to demonstrate compliance during inspections and audits.

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal controls, auditing, banking operations, or payment systems.
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to Payment Systems and provisions issued by the Bank of Mexico.
• Understanding of operational processes related to electronic transfers, refunds, claims, contingencies, and business continuity.
• Familiarity with internal controls, risk management, compliance frameworks, and audit processes.
• Ability to analyze regulations and translate them into actionable operational controls.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
• Advanced English (mandatory).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and communicate comfortably with different teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of how institutions interact with the Bank of Mexico, including inspections, regulatory requests, and compliance reviews, is highly valued.

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in financial institutions, fintechs, or organizations connected to Payment Systems.
• Exposure to regulatory inspections or interactions with financial authorities.
• Knowledge of technological infrastructure and information security concepts.
• Experience working in hybrid and cross-functional environments.
• Understanding of compliance evidence management and regulatory reporting practices.

If you're ready to develop your career in regulatory compliance and gain hands-on exposure to Payment Systems regulation, audits, and interactions with financial authorities, we'd love to hear from you.