Director of Operations (F)
CDMX
External – Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
Full-time | Onsite in Mexico
Who are we?
At Blue Coding we specialize in hiring amazing developers and people from all over Latin America and other parts of the world, both through staff augmentation arrangements and direct placements. For over a decade, we’ve helped cutting-edge companies in the United States and Canada both large and small build great development teams and develop innovative products. Online shops, digital agencies, SaaS providers, and software consulting firms are just a few of our diverse clients. Our team of over 50 engineers is distributed in more than 10 countries globally. We are a fully remote company working with a wide array of technologies and have expertise in every stage of the software development process.
Our client is a financial services and investment management company expanding its operations in Mexico City. The organization provides innovative capital solutions and is committed to efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Director of Operations to establish and lead the client’s Mexico City office. You will oversee day-to-day operations, build and manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with local regulations while aligning closely with U.S.-based leadership.
What's unique about this job?
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a regional operation from the ground up. You will shape policies, procedures, and teams, while collaborating with international executives to drive operational excellence and business growth.
They are currently operating from WeWork Reforma and plan to move soon to a new office in Polanco, maintaining a strong in-person culture centered on innovation, trust, and product excellence.
Here are some of the exciting day-to-day challenges you will face in this role:
- Lead and manage back-office, finance, HR, and administrative operations in Mexico City.
- Develop and implement workflows and procedures for efficiency and scalability.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, financial regulations, and internal policies.
- Manage vendor relationships, office administration, and technology infrastructure.
- Provide reporting on KPIs, budgets, and operational performance.
- Drive process improvements, risk management, and quality assurance across functions.
- Support business growth initiatives and facilitate collaboration with U.S. leadership.
You will shine if you have these skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in operations management, preferably in financial services, fintech, or capital markets.
- Proven leadership experience managing and scaling teams.
- Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and HR practices in Mexico.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the U.S. for training and leadership meetings.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to establish and lead the Mexico City operations of a growing international company.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
Ready to learn more? Apply below!
