Chief Compliance Officer

About TensecTensec is a high-growth, AI-native financial technology company providing global transaction banking and FX services to small and medium-sized businesses. We are operating in multiple international markets, including the U.S. and Brazil and are expanding our Mexican operations, where we will hold a Transmisor de Dinero license issued by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) at the time this role is filled. Our mission is to deliver inclusive, cross-border financial services with transparency, regulatory integrity, and a customer-centric design powered by cutting-edge AI capabilities.We design our operations with automation and intelligent systems at the core, and we expect every leader to embrace AI as a driver of efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.About the RoleTensec is seeking a skilled and experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - Mexico to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the compliance program for Tensec México and oversee and manage regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis under Tensec México’s active CNBV licence. This individual will serve as the designated Oficial de Cumplimiento, acting as the primary point of contact for the CNBV and leading day-to-day compliance operations in Mexico.In addition to local responsibilities, the CCO will serve as the key compliance contact for Tensec’s overall global compliance program, coordinating with our banking and financial partners in all the markets where Tensec operates today, including Mexico, the United States, and Brazil. This role will ensure consistent communication of our global compliance framework, harmonize regulatory approaches across jurisdictions, and foster strong relationships with external partners to maintain operational and regulatory alignment.While the title and license scope remain tied to Tensec Mexico, the CCO will also play a critical global-facing role, interfacing with compliance vendors and supporting our multi-country regulatory strategy.This is a senior-level position for a compliance professional with strong judgment, cross-border experience, and the ability to lead both locally and within a distributed international context.Location: Monterrey (Hybrid)Key ResponsibilitiesCNBV Compliance (Mexico)Serve as the designated Oficial de Cumplimiento for Tensec Mexico under its CNBV license.Maintain and enhance the AML/CFT compliance program in accordance with CNBV and UIF guidelines.Oversee all interactions with Mexican regulators, including examinations, audits, and reporting obligations.Supervise compliance training, internal testing, and remediation plans.Global Compliance CoordinationAct as the primary compliance contact for Tensec’s global compliance program.Coordinate compliance communication and oversight with banking and financial partners in Mexico, the U.S., and Brazil.Ensure alignment of compliance processes, reporting, and controls across all operating jurisdictions.Represent Tensec’s global compliance approach to external stakeholders and regulators.AI-Driven Compliance InnovationContinuously evaluate compliance processes to identify opportunities for automation and AI agent integration.Collaborate with internal AI, product, and engineering teams to design and deploy AI tools that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of compliance operations.Lead initiatives to create AI-powered risk scoring, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting solutions.Stay current on AI trends, tools, and regulatory considerations related to artificial intelligence in compliance.Vendor & Partner ManagementWork closely with Tensec’s local compliance experts to ensure Tensec’s overall compliance program continues to be best in class.Support the integration and monitoring of compliance technology solutions, including ComplyAdvantage, Niva, IDWall, BigDataCorp, Sardine, Middesk, and working closely with the compliance experts in the U.S. and Mexico.Regulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure strict adherence to all local regulatory and legal requirements, including AML, KYC, and data privacy regulations.Maintain proactive relationships with local regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting and compliance audits.Implement robust risk management frameworks to safeguard the company’s operations and reputation.Team Leadership & Culture BuildingBuild, develop, and lead a high-performing, diverse, and motivated team across functions such as sales, operations, compliance, and customer support.Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity within the organization.Actively mentor and develop leadership talent within the country team to ensure a strong succession pipeline.Qualifications5+ years of experience as a CCO or senior compliance officer in a regula #J-18808-Ljbffr