Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Manager

Ford Motor; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company seeks an experienced Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) in Mexico. This role involves overseeing AML/CTF programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic direction. Candidates must have a law degree, a master's degree, and a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in legal advisory, including 5 years in a leadership role. This full-time position offers an opportunity to shape AML/CTF strategies within the organization.

Formación

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in legal advisory.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to ensure effective implementation of AML/CTF programs.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in Mexican AML/CTF regulations.
• Develop and implement training programs for team members.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on AML/CTF program effectiveness.

Conocimientos

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder management capabilities

Educación

Law degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)

Location: Mexico

Department: Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Reports to: Director of Legal Affairs

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Head of AML and CTF. This position will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of Ford Motor's AML and CTF programs in Mexico, ensuring adherence to the country's evolving regulatory landscape. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, oversight, and guidance to other teams, ensuring compliance with Mexican AML/CTF regulations and Ford's global policies.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to different teams in the company to ensure effective implementation of AML/CTF programs.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of comprehensive AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure consistent application and enforcement of AML/CTF policies and procedures across all affiliated entities.
• Oversee external Counsel on AML matters and litigations related to AML/CTF.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Stay up-to-date with changes in Mexican AML/CTF regulations and ensure that Ford's programs are adapted to meet new requirements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with AML/CTF non-compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that AML/CTF risks are properly assessed and managed.

Team Management & Development

• Develop and implement training programs to ensure that team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
• Foster a culture of compliance and risk management within the team.

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure that Ford's AML/CTF programs are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that AML/CTF risks are properly assessed and managed.
• Attend all inspections from authorities according to legal timelines and gather all documents and evidence required from internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and implement legal defense strategy in case there is an administrative procedure against the Company.

Audit and Examination Management

• Oversee the management of internal and external audits and examinations related to AML/CTF.
• Ensure that audit findings are properly addressed and that remediation plans are implemented.

Reporting and Communications

• Prepare and present reports to senior management and the Board of Directors on AML/CTF program effectiveness and compliance.
• Ensure that AML/CTF-related communications are clear, concise, and timely.

Qualifications

Education: Law degree. Master's degree.

Experience: Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in legal advisory, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, capable of interpreting complex legal texts and applying them to business operations.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 56249
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 01/06/2026, 02:45 PM
• Apply Before 01/17/2026, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level Master's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time