About ARQ
ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We’re still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you’re excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it.
About the role
You will be the certified investment advisor and regulatory officer of ARQ’s investment advisory entity in Mexico. You will own the advisory function end to end and act as the accountable person before the CNBV, while helping build a digital, scalable wealth product in close coordination with global teams.
What you’ll be doing
Act as the certified investment advisor of the entity, accountable for every recommendation made to customers
Own the advisory framework, including investor profiling, product profiling, suitability and the reasonableness of recommendations
Own the entity’s core policies, including the Marco General de Actuación, Guía de Servicios de Inversión, conflicts of interest and disclosures
Act as the primary point of contact with the CNBV, leading information requests, supervisory visits and any remediation
Own the entity’s regulatory reporting and RAI obligations, including Anexo C and annual financial information
Partner closely with product, engineering and legal teams to translate regulatory requirements into clear product specifications for the app
Review and approve customer facing content, model portfolios and investment communications
Monitor the advisory activity and keep evidence that every recommendation is suitable and properly documented
Contribute to ARQ’s broader wealth roadmap in Mexico, including future licences.
What you’ll need
Current AMIB certification valid for investment advisory or be willing to certify
5+ years of 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-haves
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 (this is a plus).
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Stock options, so you own part of what you build
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
Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in-office