Industry: Legal Consulting / Fintech Services
Role: Fintech Operations Associate (Full-time, Remote)
Location: Panama
Monthly Salary: $2,200 USD
Total Savings: 60% vs. U.S.-based hires
Background: Supporting Growth in Fintech with Trusted Talent
Our client, a fast-growing professional services firm specializing in fintech, needed to expand their operations team.
They required someone to support fintech and payment companies with compliance, registration, reporting, and client management but without the high costs associated with U.S. hiring.
The Challenge: Scaling Operations in a Cost-Effective Way
In the U.S., an Operations Associate earns about $5,500/month.
For growing firms, this makes scaling operations teams expensive and often unsustainable.
The client had the expertise in-house to train new talent, so what mattered most was finding someone adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, at a competitive rate.
The Solution: Top LATAM Talent
South sourced, vetted, and presented candidates and in just 10 days, the client hired Isaias, a Computer Science graduate from Panama, at $2,200/month, achieving a 60% cost savings compared to U.S. salaries.
Meet Isaias
Background: Computer Science graduate, previously Operations Manager leading technical teams.
Expertise: Documentation, process optimization, troubleshooting, and compliance support.
Technical Skills: Project management (ClickUp, SOP Development), programming (Python, Java, C++), workflow automation, UI/UX design.
Soft Skills: Independent worker, critical thinker, bilingual (English/Spanish), adaptable, and reliable.
The Impact: Reliable Operations from Day One
From his first month, Isaias strengthened the client’s fintech operations by:
- Assisting with regulatory applications and compliance documentation.
- Supporting due diligence processes and reviewing client information.
- Helping prepare regulatory reports and submissions.
- Coordinating with clients to ensure tasks progressed smoothly.
Results: Efficiency and Savings
- Time to Hire: 10 days
- Cost Savings: Saved up to $3,300 per month (60% vs. U.S. salaries)
- Operational Impact: Faster reporting, smoother compliance, stronger client coordination.
- Seamless Onboarding: South managed contracts, payroll, and compliance.
Why Hire with South?
By tapping into South, the client gained a highly skilled Fintech Operations Associate who delivers reliable results at nearly half the U.S. cost without the hiring stress.
👉 Ready to strengthen your fintech operations with top LATAM talent? Let’s talk!
