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This critical role will be instrumental in ensuring the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical business practices across operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader, adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes and fostering a robust culture of compliance within the organization.

Degree educated with a minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in a senior compliance role within the financial services industry. Proven experience managing relationships with regulatory authorities.

 

Regulatory Expertise: 

Deep understanding of Mexico financial regulations. Knowledge of relevant industry best practices is highly desirable.

 

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: 

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks effectively. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

 

Communication and Leadership Skills: 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in spanish and English. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams across different departments.

 

Desired Characteristics:

Experience working within a global organization.Understanding of the automotive finance industry.Ability to simplify complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences.Proven ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.A proactive, results-oriented approach with a strong commitment to ethical business practices.

 

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AS COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Act as main point of contact with the local Regulators and establish effective systems and controls to maintain and enhance the relationship. Keep a formal record of all regulatory correspondence sent and received. Escalate key matters arising to Group Compliance as necessary.   Implement and maintain a framework for monitoring all relevant local legal and regulatory changes – assess the impact on local regulatory compliance and advise the affected functions.  Identify key Compliance risks facing the location and be accountable for ongoing development and maintenance of the location’s Compliance Risk Register. Implement, monitor and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the control framework in place to mitigate risks. Develop and take ownership of a Compliance Monitoring Programme for the Intermediary, ensure that regular compliance monitoring takes place. Update the Compliance Monitoring plan at least annually and as required.  Develop and maintain all compliance related Policy Letters, Procedures and written standards.  Develop, implement and maintain an on-going compliance training framework that aligns with regulatory expectations and peers. Leverage Group training materials and platforms where possible.  Analyse, monitor and report any compliance breaches and support the development and implementation of suitable measures to prevent recurrence.  Develop and participate in, (including chairing as appropriate), suitable compliance and risk committees - including mechanisms for escalating matters to senior management, Group compliance and the Regulators as necessary. Provide a regular status updates (annually as a minimum) to the location board of directors and senior managers on all compliance matters. Develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure effective and efficient compliance with applicable regulations, including local regulations, anti-money laundering regulations and any other relevant regulatory requirements.  Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and priorities to ensure compliance advice is considered. Implement a framework to track and report the status of incidents from the location to relevant Committees and reporting to external bodies and the Board of Directors as appropriate
Responsible for implementing and overseeing a suitable Business Continuity Incident Management Plan for the compliance function. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AS AML OFFICER

Maintaining an appropriate relationship with all relevant AML & Financial Crime regulatory bodies.  Where necessary, develop and submit AML related regulatory and supervisory returns to the relevant local Regulators.  Provide a regular status update (annually as a minimum) to the location board of directors and senior managers on all AML and Financial Crime related matters including Sanctions and PEP Screening, Suspicious Activity Reporting and Fraud. Escalate key matters arising to Group Compliance as necessary.    Design and implement a dedicated AML and Financial Crime Risk Assessment document for the location. Ensure this remains up-to-date and accurate. Obtain annual approval from the location board of directors and senior managers. Escalate key matters arising to Group Compliance as necessary.   Maintain an effective reporting process for suspicious and unusual transaction reports. Ensure appropriate screening against Sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists; act in the event of a response to potential matches ensuring compliance with the regulations. Review and approve initial PEPs
Review and approve existing PEPs  Complete all AML banking questionnaires on request
Responsibility for training, awareness and instructing employees on methods of money laundering, terrorist financing and how to record and report suspicions.  Serve as a contact person in all matters AML and Terrorist Financing for colleagues. Attend meetings with Internal Audit, support with information requests & questions, support remedial actions required to close comments