FinCrime Risk Manager (AML/CTF)

Revolut; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a Risk Manager (AML) to oversee FinCrime operations in Mexico. The role requires deep 1LoD AML experience, hands-on advisory, control testing, and guidance to cross-functional teams.

Design and implement scalable AML controls across markets, provide advisory on products and jurisdictions, and support audit engagements while ensuring customer-centric, compliant processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of AML experience in a risk advisory or control role within the first line of defence.
• Experience across retail, business banking or fintech AML advisory.
• In-depth knowledge of AML typologies and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and remediation.
• Understanding of crypto and investment product risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust AML controls aligned with regulatory requirements and scalable across global markets.
• Provide AML advisory on new products, jurisdictions, and features, ensuring risks are understood and mitigated early.
• Support audit and regulatory engagements through clear articulation of control frameworks.
• Perform control testing and quality assurance to validate the design and operating effectiveness of key AML controls.
• Partner with Product, Operations and Compliance teams to ensure AML controls are effective, measurable and customer-centric.
• Enhance customer outcomes by identifying control issues that may cause detriment and recommending improvements.
• Maintain AML MI dashboards and documentation to support governance and transparency.

Skills

AML SME

Risk advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Control testing

Stakeholder engagement

Crypto & investment awareness

Job description

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Financial Crime Operations is at the forefront of Revolut’s efforts to keep customers and their money safe. Team members work directly with customers to resolve issues and flag potential concerns. Using cutting-edge technology and sharp attention to detail, they help prevent financial crime and keep trust at the core of Revolut.

We’re looking for a Risk Manager (AML) to oversee FinCrime operations in Mexico. You'll bring deep 1LoD experience in anti-money laundering and provide hands-on advisory, control testing, and guidance to cross‑functional teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and implementing robust AML controls aligned with regulatory requirements and scalable across global markets
• Providing AML advisory on new products, jurisdictions, and features, ensuring risks are understood and mitigated early
• Supporting audit and regulatory engagements through clear articulation of control frameworks
• Performing control testing and quality assurance to validate the design and operating effectiveness of key AML controls
• Partnering with Product, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure AML controls are effective, measurable, and customer-centric
• Enhancing customer outcomes by identifying control issues that may cause detriment (e.g., inappropriate off‑boarding or transaction blocks), and recommending improvements
• Maintaining AML MI dashboards and documentation to support internal governance and external transparency

What you’ll need

• 7+ years of experience as an anti-money laundering SME in a risk advisory or control team within the first line of defence
• A proven track record track record of AML advisory across both retail and business banking or fintech products
• In-depth knowledge of AML typologies, regulatory requirements, and control frameworks
• Experience conducting risk assessments, identifying control gaps, and driving remediation
• An understanding of modern financial products, including crypto and investment products, and their associated risks
• A proactive and pragmatic mindset with solid communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across departments

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team.