Description
Join us at Nayax, a global fintech leader (NASDAQ; TASE: NYAX) revolutionizing the world of cashless payments, consumer engagement, and business management solutions. With more than 1,200 employees across 13 offices worldwide. At Nayax, you’ll be part of a diverse and innovative community where your work makes a real impact and helps shape the future of payments.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our compliance team in Mexico.
The Compliance Officer / MLRO will serve as the designated compliance officer responsible for overseeing Nayax Mexico’s overall regulatory compliance program, including its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) framework, ensuring full compliance with Mexican financial regulations. This role reports to the IL & LATAM Regional Compliance Manager.
*The position is currently remote, but we are planning to open our offices in Chihuahua. At that point, employees will be expected to work in a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the office.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the designated CO and MLRO as primary point of contact with relevant Mexican regulatory authorities, including submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive regulatory compliance program as well as effective AML/CFT compliance program.
- Develop, review, and update internal policies, procedures, and controls (including AML/CFT), ensuring they remain aligned with regulatory changes and Nayax Group standards.
- Oversee KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients, in accordance with Mexican regulatory requirements and Nayax Group standards.
- Oversee and govern the transaction monitoring framework, including establishing policies and thresholds for real-time and post-transaction monitoring, ensuring effective detection of unusual or suspicious activity, and validating that monitoring controls operate as intended.
- Conduct and coordinate regular compliance risk assessments at entity level and individual client level, identifying and mitigating emerging risks.
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting to relevant Mexican regulatory authorities.
- Design and deliver relevant training programs to employees and external KYC providers, conducting annual training needs assessments.
- Conduct internal audits of processes, practices, and documentation to ensure quality control and regulatory compliance, and implement remediation actions as needed.
- Analyze client base segmentation, risk profiles, and behavioral patterns to strengthen detection controls.
- Provide regular compliance reports and updates to senior management and the Nayax Group Compliance team.
- Monitor sanctions screening requirements (OFAC, UN, EU, local lists) and ensure adequate controls are in place.
- Monitor regulatory developments and legislative changes affecting Nayax Mexico’s business, and ensure timely implementation of required compliance updates across all business lines.
Requirements
What Makes You a Great Fit
- University degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- AML professional certification – an advantage.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance (including AML/CFT) within the financial sector – fintech, payment institution, bank, or financial services company; experience as a designated Compliance Officer under Mexican financial regulation is an advantage.
- Deep knowledge of Mexican AML regulatory framework.
- Proven experience managing KYC /EDD processes, transaction monitoring, and SAR filing.
- Experience liaising with Mexican regulators and managing regulatory inquiries.
- Familiarity with international AML/CFT standards: FATF recommendations, FATF Travel Rule, and sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, risks, and anomalies in transactional data.
- Full professional proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Based in Mexico (regulatory requirement for the role).
Why Join Nayax
- Be the key compliance leader for Nayax's Mexican operations, with direct impact on regulatory standing and business growth.
- Work as part of a global compliance team, collaborating with colleagues across Europe, North America, and Israel.
- Join a fast-growing global fintech company (NASDAQ; TASE) that values innovation, teamwork, and exceeding customer expectations.
- Take ownership of building and shaping the full compliance and AML/CFT framework from the ground up for a new market.
- Benefit from competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
Learn More about Nayax
Founded in 2005, Nayax is a global fintech leader providing end‑to‑end payment, consumer engagement, and business management solutions. We help businesses grow revenue, reduce operational complexity, and deliver seamless commerce experiences across unattended, self‑service, and retail environments.
With support for 80+ payment methods across 50+ currencies, a European payment institution license, and strategic partnerships with leading global financial institutions, Nayax enables secure, scalable, and future‑ready commerce worldwide.
Operating across 120+ countries with 1,200+ employees in 13 global offices, Nayax combines innovative technology with real‑world impact. At Nayax, we build long‑term value through smart automation, loyalty solutions, and an agile ecosystem designed to scale with our customers - and our people.
