AML Analyst

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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)

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