10 Strategic Roles You Can Hire From Latin America (That Go Way Beyond Admin)

Most companies still think “virtual assistant” when they hear offshore. Companies scaling intelligently know the region has become one of the world’s most valuable professional markets. At TalentGems, we help these companies hire talent from Latin America that goes beyond basic support roles. 

We’re talking about controller support, campaign management, investment research, portfolio operations, fund accounting, full-cycle marketing leadership, legal support, and finance & FP&A infrastructure.
LATAM is now a strategic talent ecosystem for companies in high-cost markets like the U.S., Canada, and Switzerland. Across Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, you’ll find skilled professionals from Latin America. In this article, we cover 10 high-impact roles you can fill today, all through TalentGems’ Decentralized Talent Acquisition Model.

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1. Property Accountant

LATAM has become a top region for real estate accounting talent. You can find elite professionals with hands-on experience with U.S. multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use portfolios. 

These skilled professionals from Latin America understand GAAP, property-level financials. They also understand the nuances of rent rolls, trust accounting, and reconciliations. With the ability to operate in AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, and QuickBooks, they integrate quickly into existing workflows.

They also bring strong analytical discipline, making the month-end close faster, more accurate, and less dependent on overstretched domestic teams. For real estate leaders exploring Latin America hiring opportunities, property accounting is one of the highest-ROI roles you can fill offshore.

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Industry 

Real Estate & Property Development

Tools 

AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, QuickBooks

Salary range 

$1,500–$3,200/month

2. M&A Analyst

LATAM has emerged as a powerhouse for financial analysis and deal support. When companies hire talent from Latin America for M&A, they gain analysts who can independently run comparables, build clean models, synthesize market data, analyze targets, and prepare investor-ready materials. 

These professionals often have backgrounds in finance, consulting, or corporate strategy, with strong English, excellent Excel discipline, and exposure to global markets.

They support stretched deal teams by absorbing the research load and keeping diligence timelines tight. This enables senior associates and partners to focus on decision-making rather than data-gathering.

Industry

Private Equity & Advisory

Tools

PitchBook, Excel, PowerPoint, Notion

Salary range

$2,200–$3,500/month

3. Marketing Manager

LATAM marketing professionals are known for blending creativity with execution. They excel at owning the full marketing engine: campaign planning, content calendars, performance tracking, creative direction, and coordination with designers and contractors. 

Many have agency experience and understand North American audience behavior, making them incredibly effective for companies expanding demand generation. This role is ideal when you want a hands-on operator who can take marketing off your plate and run it with autonomy.

Industry

Agencies, Tech Startups

Tools

HubSpot, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Canva, Figma

Salary range

$2,000–$4,000/month

4. Paralegal

Latin America remote professionals in the legal field often hold law degrees or advanced legal training, making them highly capable bilingual paralegals. They assist with intake, discovery, legal research, drafting, docketing, contract preparation, and real estate transaction support.

The best professionals also have experience with U.S. law firm workflows, particularly in immigration, corporate, litigation, and real estate. This means they require minimal onboarding.

These LATAM hires bring professionalism, confidentiality, and precision to an industry where accuracy and timeliness are non-negotiable.

Industry

Boutique Law Firms, Real Estate

Tools

Clio, MyCase, MS Office

Salary range

$1,800–$2,600/month

5. Executive Assistant (Ops-Focused)

LATAM Executive Assistants stand out because they offer more than standard admin support; they bring operational thinking. Many have backgrounds in project management, communications, or business operations, enabling them to manage complex calendars, inboxes, travel logistics, reporting, and cross-department coordination.

Their ability to take ownership of processes, and protect leadership’s time makes them one of the most strategic hires. Founders and executives looking to scale quickly can achieve their goals by hiring talent from Latin America.

Industry

All verticals

Tools

Slack, Notion, ClickUp, Google Workspace

Salary range

$1,500–$2,500/month

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6. FP&A Support Analyst

As companies mature financially, they need analysts who can build financial models, support budgeting rounds, manage variance analyses, and prepare reporting packs. LATAM FP&A analysts offer strong financial acumen and structured problem-solving. 

The best talent can also work closely with U.S.-based CFOs and controllers. These analysts bring discipline, accuracy, and strong Excel skills. They can help organizations relieve pressure on lean finance teams while improving forecasting and strategic planning.

Industry

Tech, PE-backed firms, Advisory

Tools

Excel, NetSuite, Looker Studio

Salary range

$2,200–$3,200/month

7. Social Media Manager

Social media roles from Latin America are excellent in managing an entire digital presence. These professionals understand branding, tone, competitive positioning, content strategy, and engagement analytics.
Their creative judgment and consistency help brands maintain a unified voice across platforms. The best professionals have already managed accounts for U.S. brands, making them fast to onboard and easy to integrate.

Industry

Marketing Agencies, eCommerce

Tools

Canva, Buffer, Meta Business Suite

Salary range

$1,600–$2,400/month

8. Fund Accountant

Latin America has quietly become one of the strongest global markets for fund accounting talent. Fund accountants from the region understand capital calls, distributions, NAV reports, reconciliation processes, cross-border accounting, and investor reporting. 

With the right search methodologies, you can hire talent from Latin America who have prior experience with U.S. private equity firms, hedge funds, or family offices. Because of the region’s technical strength and time-zone fit, many CFOs now consider LATAM the best place to hire fund accounting support.

Industry

Private Equity & Family Offices

Tools

QuickBooks, CCH, Excel

Salary range

$2,000–$3,800/month

9. Project Coordinator (Real Estate or Creative)

When workflows depend on coordination and accountability, LATAM project coordinators excel. They keep deliverables on track, manage communication between stakeholders, monitor timelines, hold vendors accountable, and maintain process flow.

Whether tracking CapEx projects for real estate or overseeing creative work for an agency, Latin American coordinators bring the structure and consistency that fast-moving companies need.

Industry

Real Estate, Agencies, Construction

Tools

Trello, Asana, Monday, Excel

Salary range

$1,800–$2,800/month

10. CRM Administrator

CRM admins are essential for revenue teams, and Latin America provides a large pool of professionals who understand data hygiene, automation, reporting, and pipeline optimization. 

These hires help teams avoid pipeline clutter and improve conversion visibility. They also maintain accurate reporting for leadership. Their technical proficiency means they can also troubleshoot issues, build workflows, manage integrations, and train team members.

Industry

Tech, Sales-Driven Firms, Legal

Tools

Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho

Salary range

$1,500–$3,000/month

How TalentGems Helps You Hire Elite Talent From LATAM

TalentGems helps U.S. companies hire talent from Latin America by combining deep regional expertise with a rigorous, precision-driven recruitment process. We curate the top 1% of skilled professionals from Latin America across all these roles. 

Our team leverages real Latin America hiring opportunities across hubs like Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. We headhunt candidates who already understand U.S. standards, communication norms, and business expectations. 

Every candidate is vetted for technical skills, English fluency, cultural fit, and tool proficiency, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into your systems from day one. Through our decentralized talent acquisition model, we help companies build long-term, embedded LATAM teams. 

With the right global team, they improve performance while keeping hiring costs sustainable. TalentGems helps you secure elite, high-impact professionals who raise the bar across your entire organization.

Final Thought

Latin America offers highly educated, English-proficient professionals with real experience in U.S. systems, available full-time, directly embedded in your team. At TalentGems, we don’t sell you contractors or freelancers. We help you hire full-time offshore professionals who are already trained to meet your needs, and actually stay.

Book a discovery call to explore who you could add to your team this month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are U.S. companies increasingly hiring talent from Latin America?

Because LATAM offers time-zone alignment, strong English fluency, and a highly skilled workforce with experience supporting U.S. companies, it is one of the fastest-growing regions for professional talent.

What types of roles can be hired from Latin America beyond admin work?

Companies regularly hire property accountants, fund accountants, marketing managers, executive assistants, FP&A analysts, paralegals, CRM admins, project coordinators, and more. These roles go far beyond traditional virtual assistant tasks.

Are Latin American remote professionals fluent in English?

Yes. The rightly sourced LATAM professionals have worked with U.S. teams for years and communicate at a high level, both verbally and in writing.

How fast can companies hire elite LATAM talent through TalentGems?

Most roles can be filled in 2–4 weeks, thanks to TalentGems’ established network of vetted LATAM professionals.

Do LATAM professionals work U.S. business hours?

Yes, one of the biggest advantages of Latin America remote professionals is near-perfect time-zone overlap with EST, CST, and PST.

Is hiring from LATAM the same as outsourcing?

No. Through TalentGems, LATAM hires are direct, full-time employees who integrate into your workflows, unlike outsourced contractors or BPO staff.

How much can companies save by hiring talent from Latin America?

Savings typically range from 30–70%, depending on the role, without sacrificing skill, communication, or quality.

Are skilled professionals from Latin America reliable for senior or technical roles?

Absolutely. LATAM provides strong mid- to senior-level professionals with backgrounds in finance, accounting, law, operations, marketing, customer success, and private equity.

How does TalentGems vet candidates from Latin America?

We use a multi-stage process including technical assessments, English evaluation, tool-proficiency checks, culture-fit interviews, and reference verification to ensure every hire meets U.S. standards.