Investment Advisor / Asesor de Inversiones - Mexico

The role

You will be the certified investment advisor for the entity in Mexico. You will own the advisory function end to end and act as the accountable person before the CNBV.

What you will do

• Act as the certified investment advisor of the entity
• Own the advisory framework including investor profiling and suitability
• Own the entity core policies including Marco General de Actuación and Guía de Servicios de Inversión
• Act as the primary point of contact with the CNBV
• Own the entity regulatory reporting and RAI obligations
• Partner with product, engineering and legal teams to translate regulatory requirements into product specifications
• Review and approve customer facing content, model portfolios and investment communications
• Monitor advisory activity and keep evidence of suitability
• Contribute to the wealth roadmap in Mexico

Required qualifications

• Current AMIB certification valid for investment advisory or be willing to certify
• Strong experience in investment advisory, wealth management or investment services compliance at a CNBV regulated entity
• Deep knowledge of the Ley del Mercado de Valores and the Disposiciones de Servicios de Inversión
• Hands on experience with investor profiling and suitability frameworks
• High ownership, sound judgement and ability to deliver in a fast paced, high scrutiny environment
• Ability to work with product and engineering teams and turn regulation into practical product requirements
• Spanish and professional English

Nice to have

• Experience at a digital broker, robo advisor or wealth fintech
• Knowledge of ETFs and US listed securities
• Experience setting up a new regulated entity or licence in Mexico
• Knowledge of PLD/FT obligations for investment services
• Experience with CNBV regulatory reporting systems such as SITI
• Track record of dealing directly with the CNBV, including information requests or supervisory visits

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stock options
• Discretionary performance bonus
• The latest tools and technology
• A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills
• The opportunity to help build the best fintech app in Latin America

About the company

ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Their mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders by building infrastructure to move value seamlessly.