BSA/AML Compliance Associate

BBVA

BSA/AML Compliance Associate supporting the bank’s compliance program in the US business unit. Involves investigations and reporting on suspicious activities relating to BSA/AML regulations.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the bank’s BSA/AML Program and ensuring compliance with all applicable BSA/AML and OFAC rules and regulations across all business areas
Review automated transaction monitoring alerts and conduct investigations of suspicious activity
Drafting high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Liaise with Business Lines, Client Onboarding, Operations, and Legal to support compliant onboarding practices
Participate in compliance regulatory examinations and internal audits
Contribute to transaction monitoring 'tuning' efforts and the development of new detection scenarios
Contribute to the ongoing development, maintenance, and updating of AML team procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or other related areas is highly desirable
At least five years of experience in BSA/AML
Must possess in-depth technical knowledge of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC Sanctions compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC), and transaction monitoring review and reporting
Active Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation (preferred) or ability to acquire within 180 days of hire
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish is highly desirable
Knowledge of LATAM/Spain regions is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

BSA/AML compliancetransaction monitoringsuspicious activity reportingAML procedures developmentinvestigative skillsregulatory examination participationKYCOFAC Sanctions complianceUSA PATRIOT Acttransaction monitoring tuning

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)