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Associate

Jocelyne Montiel Alejo

Profile

Jocelyne is an economist whose practice focuses on the development and implementation of models aimed at risk prevention and institutional strengthening.

She has created, positioned and consolidated highly profitable entities in sectors such as SOFOM ENRs, money transmitters, fintech companies and exchange centres, leading their development from initial structuring through operational and regulatory maturity. She has also developed risk models based on international methodologies such as FATF, ISO and SARLAFT, aligned with Mexican regulatory requirements and global standards.

Jocelyne has extensive experience in specialised audit and consulting services for entities within the financial system, including commercial banks, development and niche banking institutions, fintech companies (ITFs), money transmitters, SOCAPs, SOFIPOs, general deposit warehouses and specialised and retail insurance companies.

She has designed and implemented AML/CFT compliance manuals, system architectures for vulnerable activities, as well as corporate governance and internal control frameworks aimed at strengthening traceability and institutional regulatory compliance.

Her practice also includes compliance consulting and audits based on standards such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and ISO 31000 risk management frameworks, including the preparation and implementation of comprehensive compliance programmes as mitigation mechanisms against corporate criminal liability risks under the applicable Mexican legal framework and international best practices.

She also specialises in vulnerable activities and compliance matters within both the public and private sectors, developing diagnostics, remediation plans and documentary strategies for sanctioning proceedings and the prevention of administrative or criminal violations.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Specialisation in Prevention and Prosecution of Illicit Financial Operations – Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales
  • Master’s Degree in Anti-Corruption Policies – Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales
  • Official Compliance Certification – Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores
  • Official Compliance Certification – Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera
  • Diploma in Risk-Based Approach – Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Practice Areas

Fintech

Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance