AML Analyst

Scissero

AML Analyst supporting transaction onboarding, due diligence, and financial crime compliance at Scissero. Collaborating with a global team to manage high-volume compliance processes.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform end-to-end CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on institutional clients and counterparties
Analyse complex ownership structures and identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
Review Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF)
Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening
Escalate high-risk cases with clear risk summaries
Support the onboarding of institutional investors and corporate entities
Ensure completeness and accuracy of KYC documentation
Perform risk classification and periodic reviews (KYC refresh)
Provide AML/KYC input across deal lifecycle and transaction closings
Track onboarding progress and coordinate documentation requirements
Maintain accurate compliance records and case documentation
Support audit readiness and regulatory reviews
Prepare concise compliance reports and summaries
Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external partners
Follow up on outstanding documentation and onboarding queries
Use compliance tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
Identify and implement workflow improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

LLB/ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification.
1–3 years’ AML/KYC or compliance experience within banking, financial services, or fund environments; exposure to U.S. BSA/Patriot Act is advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in CDD and EDD, including complex UBO mapping, SOW/SOF verification, and cross-border due diligence.
Strong knowledge of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, with a solid risk-based approach to financial crime compliance.
Proficiency in AML/KYC systems, screening tools and entity management platforms.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and investigative skills, with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and produce clear risk summaries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)
Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.
Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.
Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance-based.
Generous Paid Time Off: Annual leave, plus public holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CDDEDDUBO mappingSOW verificationSOF verificationsanctions screeningPEP screeningadverse media screeningrisk classificationAML/KYC compliance

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdocumentation skillsinvestigative skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsability to manage high-volume workloadsability to produce clear risk summaries

Certifications

LLBACAMSICA