Adrian Montelongo Winkler
Driving regulatory compliance and risk mitigation across Latin America.
Mexico City, MX
Full time
Hybrid/On-site
Senior Legal and Compliance Executive with 17+ years’ experience in financial services, leasing, and multinational environments. Recognized for leadership...
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My Career Journey
1/5
DLL Group
Regional Compliance Officer LatAm
Jan 2020 - Present | 6y 6m
Mexico City, MX
Led compliance operations for multiple Latin American jurisdictions, achieving zero regulatory penalties. Directed the successful implementation of a regional compliance framework, strengthened risk mitigation...
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DLL Group
Chief Legal Counsel & Compliance
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 | 4y
Mexico City, MX
Oversaw transactions and portfolio acquisitions exceeding USD$100M, structured high-value deals, and managed corporate governance. Led negotiation of global agreements, coordinated external counsel, and...
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CHG MERIDIAN MEXICO
Country Legal Counsel
Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | 1y 6m
Mexico City, MX
Delivered corporate and commercial legal support, compliance oversight, and designed recovery strategies achieving MXN$150M recovery and mitigating risk by MXN$330M through structured legal actions.
CHG MERIDIAN MEXICO
Senior Counsel
Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | 3y 1m
Mexico City, MX
Drafted and reviewed diverse contracts, managed corporate books, coordinated external lawyers, and structured asset leasing operations for varied industries.
Public Notary 233
Legal Counsel
Sep 2008 - Nov 2011 | 3y 2m
Mexico City, MX
Handled preparation of deeds, tax reviews, public registry processes, corporate law matters, incorporations, and various agreements, ensuring compliance and notarial precision.
Professional Communication
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Most proud of (2/3)
1st
Led compliance operations across multiple Latin American jurisdictions, achieving zero regulatory penalties and strong auditor feedback.
2nd
Designed recovery strategies that recovered MXN$150M and mitigated MXN$330M of legal risk through targeted legal actions.
Career Highlights
1/2
Led compliance operations for multiple Latin American jurisdictions
Maintained zero regulatory penalties across LATAM
Mexico City, MX, 2026
In my role leading compliance operations across multiple Latin American jurisdictions, I designed...
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Lead legal/transaction negotiator on major portfolio acquisitions
Closed $100M+ portfolio acquisitions and negotiated global agreements
Mexico City, MX, 2019
In my role leading legal and transaction teams I oversaw transactions and portfolio acquisitions...
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My values
Ethical Behavior
Integrity
Communication
Responsibility
Education
Colegio de notarios
Notary law specialization
2012
ITESM CEM
Law
2009
Certifications & Qualifications
Compliance Officer Certification
CNBV2026
AML/FT specialization
ITAM2021
Master coaching program
DLL Internal Program2019
AML/FT specialization
ITAM2016
Language(s) I speak
Spanish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate