Correspondent Banking Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the correspondent model (0 → 1 and scaling).
• Manage integrations with correspondent network managers and direct correspondents (retailers, aggregators, networks).
• Coordinate and execute the regulatory approval process with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) , including preparation and submission of the PEN (Business Strategic Plan) .
• Define and document operational processes, controls, and reconciliation flows.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulation (banking correspondents, AML/CFT, operational guidelines).
• Lead onboarding of new correspondents from negotiation to go-live.
• Oversee day-to-day operations: transaction monitoring, incidents, SLAs, and operational continuity.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, Operations, Legal, Compliance) and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand and optimize the channel.
• Define and track KPIs (volume, coverage, costs, uptime, fraud, etc.).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in banking, fintech, or payments, with a focus on banking correspondents .
• Proven experience integrating and operating with correspondent network managers and networks.
• Hands-on experience with CNBV processes, including PEN preparation .
• Strong understanding of Mexican regulatory framework.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong operational knowledge: reconciliation, settlement, incident management, and risk controls.
• Highly structured profile with strong execution and ownership mindset.
• Native Spanish and advanced English proficiency .
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, build-from-scratch environments.
• Experience launching new payment rails or financial products.
• Prior interaction with regulators or authorization processes.
• Experience working with retailers or non-bank correspondent networks.
• Someone who understands regulation and can turn it into a scalable, reliable operation . This role requires a hands-on builder with strong business judgment and execution capability.

Additional Information

We are looking for a Correspondents Lead to own end-to-end the strategy, implementation, and operation of our Banking Correspondents channel in Mexico. This role will be responsible for building, scaling, and operating a robust correspondent network, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

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