Overviewat yaydoo, we drive digital transformation and b2b payments in mexico, helping businesses improve their financial health and reach their full potential. Our flagship product, por cobrar, optimizes accounts receivable (ar) and accounts payable (ap), making financial operations more efficient. As one of latin america's leading b2b fintech startups, yaydoo is part of paystand, a silicon valley-based company that is redefining b2b payments across north america. Together, we are building a more efficient, automated, and seamless financial ecosystem for businesses. Join us and shape the future of b2b fintech!
Role at a glance
you will be the guardian of compliance for our mexico operations. Your role is to ensure full adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks—including aml, cnbv, mexican fintech law, and cross-border compliance—while establishing, implementing, and maintaining robust compliance policies, procedures, and documentation. As the company’s key compliance liaison, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to mitigate risks and enable smooth project execution.
Core responsibilities
ensure compliance with cnbv, aml, mexican fintech law, and data protection regulations.
Identify and secure required licenses for projects; advise on legal considerations around fund retention.
Draft, review, and maintain project terms and conditions.
Maintain and periodically update lists of allowed/prohibited participants and mccs.
Maintain and periodically update the internal blacklist in compliance with ofac, sat, and peps.
Conduct end-to-end merchant underwriting, including document review and validation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on mexico–u.s. regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic oversight on fraud prevention policies (operational fraud handled by a separate team).
Support onboarding and guidance for internal teams on compliance processes.
Coordinate with external consultants for specialized compliance stages.
Review and approve merchant documentation for underwriting.
Relevant experience
the ideal candidate brings a blend of professional expertise, educational background, and certifications, with a proven track record in compliance within fintech or financial services.
4–5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal affairs, or related roles within fintech, payments, or regulated financial services.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply cnbv, aml/pld, and data protection regulations.
Background in payment aggregators, payment processors, or financial institutions (mexico or u.s.).
Experience developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and terms & conditions.
Strong ability to work effectively with regulatory authorities and external auditors.
Active compliance officer certification (cnbv) or in process (preferred but not required).
Anti–money laundering certification (e.g., acams or equivalent) (preferred but not required).
Previous compliance experience within fintech (preferred but not required).
Perks and benefits
stock options (after 3 months)
legally required vacation days
“dia yaydoo”: 1 extra day off per month
30 days of year-end bonus
25% vacation premium
private health insurance
free daily lunch in our office cafeteria
embark on a journey with yaydoo and explore how we can collaborate to catapult your business to the next level. We are committed to diversity of background and thought and welcome applicants who are passionate and ready to learn in a collaborative environment.
Seniority level
mid-senior level
employment type
full-time
job function
finance and sales
industries
desktop computing software products
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