Hire Financial Analysts in Latin America
NBS sends US companies financial analysts from Latin America who have passed an English test and a role-specific work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
- Financial modeling
- FP&A
- Forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Power BI and Tableau
- US GAAP
You choose who to hire. Replacements within 90 days are free.

“Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner.”
3 business days
to your first candidates
2 hours
maximum gap with US Eastern time
90 days
free replacement guarantee
Why hire nearshore financial analysts through NBS
US companies hire remote financial analysts from LatAm through NBS.

Fast to interview
- Specialist roles close in under two weeks
- Standard roles place within 30 days
- A dedicated sourcer and scheduler supports every search.

We vet candidates before you meet them
- We review resumes and portfolios, then assess a role-specific technical work sample.
- We conduct behavioral interviews and check references and backgrounds.

Lower cost than US rates
- Salary savings run 40 to 75 percent, role by role.
- Mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent.
- Direct hire placements carry a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee.

We recruit locally in all 12 countries
- We recruit directly from LatAm universities and bootcamps.
- We compare local salaries and negotiate offers.
4 stages
of vetting before you meet anyone
B2+
English level, CEFR assessed
12 markets
with Employer of Record coverage
Under 2%
replacement rate
What clients say about NBS
Clients who hired in Latin America with us.
Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner. Each one has been a strong cultural and technical fit.
Sabrina SmithHead of HR, Compliancy Group
We partnered with Nearshore to execute a project in Costa Rica. They were fast, reliable, and proactive with their follow-up - helping us build a team of 21 engineers in just a few weeks.
Craig DempseyCEO, Biz Latin Hub
We needed to fill a Customer Success role quickly, and Nearshore delivered. Within three days of signing the MSA, we had a strong list of candidates - complete with video presentations - and hired the right fit just five days later.
Ian McCaigCEO, FiiT
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Skills we recruit for
Every candidate completes a role-specific work sample before you meet them.
Financial modeling
Financial analysts build three-statement models in Excel and run scenarios for budgets and investor updates.
FP&A and forecasting
FP&A analysts forecast revenue and expenses each month and track results against the annual plan.
Variance and budget reporting
Financial analysts compare actuals to budget each month and explain the gaps to department heads and the CFO.
BI and SQL
Financial analysts pull ERP and CRM data with SQL and build Power BI or Tableau dashboards for executives.
Credit and risk analysis
Credit analysts review borrower financials and score default risk, and risk analysts flag exposure before a loan is approved.
Investment and valuation
Investment analysts value companies with DCF and comparable-company models for deal and portfolio decisions.
Financial analyst salary in Latin America
These are typical monthly salary costs for financial analysts in Latin America.
Junior
$2,110 to $2,860
per month in Latin America
A junior financial analyst handles account reconciliations, monthly reports and model updates from an existing template.
Mid
$2,915 to $3,805
per month in Latin America
A mid-level financial analyst runs forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis for one business unit.
Senior
$4,450 to $5,695
per month in Latin America
A senior financial analyst builds three-statement models, leads the annual budget and prepares board reporting for the CFO.
Financial analyst salary in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil
| Country | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2,005 to $2,745 | $2,745 to $3,690 | $4,010 to $5,275 |
| Colombia | $2,140 to $2,850 | $2,850 to $3,800 | $4,160 to $5,345 |
| Argentina | $1,955 to $2,760 | $2,875 to $3,680 | $4,830 to $5,980 |
| Brazil | $2,345 to $3,090 | $3,195 to $4,045 | $4,790 to $6,175 |
These are the financial analysts' monthly pay. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
How hiring works
You move from intake call to first day in four steps.
Intake call
You share the role, specialty, seniority and budget.
First candidates in 3 business days
NBS sends vetted profiles for you to interview.
You interview
You interview candidates and choose your hire.
Offer and start
NBS negotiates the offer and helps you handle local labor law and payroll.
Your hire has a 90‑day guarantee
- We replace your hire free within 90 days if it does not work out.
- We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
- A dedicated account manager manages the relationship.
Four ways to hire financial analysts
Direct hire placements
carry a one-time fee.
Nearshore staff augmentation
carries a fixed monthly fee.
Recruitment as a Service
supports high-volume hiring teams.
Employer of Record
covers all 12 markets.
Payroll, labor law and Employer of Record support NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record coverage for nearshore staff augmentation.
Tell us the specialty and seniority. A dedicated sourcer and scheduler starts the search.
Four-stage vetting and a B2+ English check before you meet anyone.
Tell us who you're hiring
Send the form, then pick a time for your intake call on the next page.
Start your financial analyst search
Thank you. We have your details.
Book your intake callWhat happens next
Book an intake call on the next page
Tell us the specialty, seniority and budget on the call
Your first vetted candidates are ready to interview within 3 business days of the call. You choose your hire.

“In just a few days, we were interviewing strong candidates…”
Financial analysts in 12 Latin American countries
NBS has local recruiters in 12 markets across Latin America, from Mexico and Central America to Brazil and the rest of South America. All 12 are within 2 hours of US Eastern time.
Compare with US time zones
UTC-6
2 hours behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 1 hour behind from early November to mid-March
UTC-5
1 hour behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, level from early November to mid-March
UTC-4 or UTC-3
Level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead from early September to early November and from mid-March to early April, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March
UTC-3
1 hour ahead of US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March
Our guide to time zones in South America lists each country's UTC offset and daylight saving status.
Questions about hiring financial analysts
Answers on hiring steps, cost, countries, time zones, payroll and the guarantee.
How do I hire a financial analyst in Latin America?
Fill out the form, then book the intake call and tell us which finance function the analyst will support, such as FP&A, credit or investment analysis, the seniority you need and your budget. NBS screens each candidate in four stages, including an English assessment and a role-specific work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call and choose your hire.
How much does a financial analyst cost in Latin America compared with the US?
Salary savings run 40 to 75 percent role by role, and mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent against US rates. A direct hire placement carries a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee that covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call. The 2026 Latin America Salary Report breaks salaries down by role, country and seniority.
Should I hire nearshore or offshore financial analysts?
Hire a nearshore financial analyst when your forecasts and month-end close need live work with your US finance team. All 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time, while common offshore locations such as India or the Philippines run about 9.5 to 13 hours ahead, so an overseas analyst is outside working hours when your controller asks about a revised forecast at 2 p.m. Eastern.
What is a nearshore financial analyst?
A nearshore financial analyst is a Latin America-based analyst who works your US finance team's hours, so they can rerun a forecast or explain a budget variance on the same day your CFO asks. They join budget reviews and month-end calls with your controller live. NBS recruits financial analysts in 12 Latin American countries, and all 12 sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.
Which countries can I hire financial analysts from?
You can hire from 12 LatAm countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua in North and Central America, and Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in South America. NBS has local recruiters in each, and each country has a hiring guide on this site.
Can I hire through staff augmentation or an employer of record?
Yes, NBS offers nearshore staff augmentation for a fixed monthly fee and Employer of Record coverage in all 12 markets. It also offers direct hire placements with a one-time fee and Recruitment as a Service for high-volume hiring teams.
How much do financial analysts in Latin America earn?
Mid-level financial analysts in Latin America earn $2,915 to $3,805 a month. Junior analysts earn $2,110 to $2,860 a month, and senior analysts earn $4,450 to $5,695 a month. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
Which financial analyst skills can you cover?
NBS recruits financial analysts for financial modeling, FP&A and forecasting, variance and budget reporting, BI and SQL, credit and risk analysis, and investment and valuation work. Tell us on the intake call if the role needs Excel, Power BI, Tableau or US GAAP experience or the CFA (chartered financial analyst) credential.
How fast can I interview candidates?
Interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
Do financial analysts work US hours?
Yes, financial analysts work US hours. All 12 countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.
Mexico City and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) run 2 hours behind US Eastern during US daylight time and 1 hour behind the rest of the year. Colombia, Peru and Ecuador run 1 hour behind during US daylight time and level with US Eastern the rest of the year.
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil (Brasília time) run 1 hour ahead during US daylight time and 2 hours ahead the rest of the year. Mainland Chile also changes its clocks: it runs level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead in the weeks around that, and 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March.
Where do nearshore financial analysts work from?
Nearshore financial analysts work from 12 Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile, and all 12 sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year. They close the books, update forecasts and meet reporting deadlines on the same calendar as your US finance team. As Employer of Record for nearshore staff augmentation, NBS covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing.
Can NBS place FP&A, credit and investment analysts?
Yes. NBS recruits FP&A analysts, credit analysts, risk analysts and investment analysts in Latin America, and a dedicated sourcer and scheduler runs every search. Specialist roles close in under two weeks, and standard roles place within 30 days.
Who handles payroll and labor law compliance?
NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record for every financial analyst you hire through us. As Employer of Record for nearshore staff augmentation, NBS covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. Employer of Record coverage spans all 12 markets.
What if a hire does not work out?
NBS replaces your hire free within 90 days if the hire does not work out, and the replacement rate is under 2 percent. A dedicated account manager manages the relationship, and NBS checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
Start hiring financial analysts in Latin America
Tell us which financial analyst specialty and seniority you need, and you'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
Your dedicated account manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.














