Chief Compliance Officer, Mexico

Job Description: At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money— we’re here to move our global customers forward. We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives. About the Role As Remitly grows its presence in Mexico, compliance oversight and advisory is a strategic priority. We are seeking a Mexico City-based Chief Compliance Officer to own the compliance framework governing Remitly's Mexico operations and partner relationships — covering existing relationships, new partner onboarding, and future in-country licensing efforts. As part of this role, you will serve as Remitly's designated compliance officer under the regulatory regime(s) applicable to Remitly's licensed activities in Mexico, obtaining the applicable CNBV certification as part of Remitly's licensing process and holding formal regulatory responsibility under CNBV supervision. You will also support Remitly's broader compliance oversight as the company expands across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Reporting to the Head of Compliance, Americas, you will serve as the primary compliance voice for Remitly's Mexico operations, while supporting compliance oversight for partner-enabled send as Remitly expands across the broader LAC region. You will work closely with Remitly's global compliance, legal, product, and business development teams to ensure that every product meets Remitly's risk standards, regulatory obligations, and compliance-by-design principles — and that the compliance architecture scales as Mexico and the region grow. You Will Compliance Program Ownership & Regulatory Relationships Own the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of Remitly's overall compliance program in Mexico — spanning AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC/CDD, consumer protection, and internal controls — across both direct operations and partner-enabled channels. Partner with the ERM team to conduct and maintain Mexico’s enterprise-wide AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessments, ensuring they reflect the business’s risk profile and are updated for material changes. Serve as Remitly's primary compliance liaison with the CNBV, UIF, and other competent Mexican authorities; lead the strategy for regulatory examinations and proactively monitor the regulatory horizon for shifts in the local landscape. Build…