AML Analyst

About this role

Compliance team:

We are looking for our next AML Analyst to support the strengthening of Banco Plata's compliance framework by performing operational analysis related to AML/CFT/CPF (PLD/FT/FPADM), under the supervision of the AML & Compliance Manager, contributing to risk management and to the traceability of compliance processes.

Challenges that await you:

• Analysis and Handling of Escalated Transaction Monitoring Alerts
• Analyze and follow up on transaction monitoring cases escalated to the Compliance team, ensuring proper traceability.
• Identify discrepancies between the transactional profile and the customer's actual behavior to determine whether an operation is unusual or should be dismissed, with Manager validation.
• Support the identification of elements for escalating cases to the Communication and Control Committee (CCC), under review by a senior specialist.
• Client-Level Analysis – Sanctions List Monitoring
• Analyze matches derived from monitoring against national and international sanctions lists.
• Document the analysis with traceability in accordance with internal parameters, for review and validation of escalation by a supervisor.
• Support in the Preparation of Regulatory Reports
• Collaborate in the preparation of applicable regulatory reports.
• Draft clear and structured narratives for review and validation.
• Support the verification of consistency between the case analysis and the reported information.
• Track the regulatory deadlines set by the CNBV.
• Support in Risk Assessment and Transactional Profiling
• Study basic patterns in transactions using applicable typologies, with guidance from a senior specialist.
• Contribute observations to strengthen the risk-based approach methodology.
• Continuous Improvement and Updates
• Study and analyze applicable AML/CFT regulation for the Institution, with support from the Manager.
• Contribute to the documentation of policies and procedures, and propose improvements to processes and automated systems, supporting the AML & Compliance team.
• Maintain an up-to-date profile on regulatory matters at the local and international level.

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields — recent graduate or degree holder.
• 2 years of experience in regulated financial institutions preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of applicable AML/CFT regulation.
• Advanced English (required).
• Experience in transaction monitoring and restricted list screening. (desirable)

Our ways of working:

• Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions.
• Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication.
• Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community.
• Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together.
• High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances.