Regulatory Advisor – SOFIPO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the leadership team on SOFIPO regulation and operations from acquisition to full operational status.

• Outline the regulatory framework applicable to SOFIPO and convert it into actionable operating guidelines for business, product, and operations teams.

• Ensure albo's operating model aligns with SOFIPO requirements, encompassing governance, committees, policies and manuals, internal controls, risk management, capital and liquidity, AML/CFT, and IT and information security.

• Direct the SOFIPO implementation roadmap in coordination with internal teams.

• Provide guidance on the governance model for management shared between the IFPE and SOFIPO, detailing roles, committees, functions, independence, and potential conflicts of interest.

• Establish the regulatory calendar and collaborate with Accounting on SOFIPO regulatory reporting to the CNBV, including the initial reporting cycles.

• Assist post-acquisition processes with authorities, which includes notices, filings, authorizations, and preparation for CNBV supervisor meetings.

• Review or draft essential policies and manuals necessary to initiate operations.

• Exchange best practices with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Internal Control, and Accounting teams.

• Facilitate the onboarding process for the VP of Operations and the SOFIPO operating team.

• Update the COO and leadership team on progress, risks, and necessary decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in regulation, compliance, or risk within financial entities supervised by the CNBV, including senior leadership or advisory positions.

• Practical experience in operating, advising, or supervising SOFIPOs or other popular savings and credit entities.

• Strongly preferred: direct involvement in a SOFIPO acquisition or change of control, a SOFIPO authorization process, or transitioning an IFPE or another entity into a SOFIPO.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Ley de Ahorro y Crédito Popular and the CNBV general provisions applicable to SOFIPOs, including permitted operations by operational level, capital, liquidity, lending limits, and corporate governance requirements.

• Proficient knowledge of SOFIPO regulatory reporting to the CNBV and relevant accounting criteria.

• Proven track record of interacting with CNBV supervisors and other authorities (Banxico, CONDUSEF, UIF/SHCP).

• Knowledge of IFPE regulation under the Ley Fintech is an advantage.

• Capability to translate regulations into practical operational rules and to educate non-specialist teams.

• No conflicts of interest with competing entities.

• Native Spanish speaker with professional proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.