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Senior AML and Sanctions Compliance Analyst

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Bogota • Colombia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Perform Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for existing clients and applicants in accordance with Global AML/ATF and Sanctions Policies
  • Execute the CDD Center program in alignment with established policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring, including adverse media and sanctions screening, and escalate identified risks as appropriate
  • Perform secondary reviews and quality assurance of CDD/EDD cases, providing clear, actionable feedback to analysts to enhance review quality and compliance
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on AML, ATF, sanctions, and CDD requirements, providing guidance to analysts, stakeholders, and business partners
  • Identify gaps or weaknesses in client AML programs and support the development of remediation plans in coordination with clients and internal teams
  • Recommend enhancements to onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring processes to improve efficiency, risk coverage, and compliance
  • Prepare detailed analytical reports, dashboards, and management information to support team planning, risk assessments, and operational oversight
  • Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records of all reviews and decisions
  • Collaborate closely with Compliance, Licensing, Risk, and Business teams to ensure timely information sharing and issue resolution
  • Participate in AML, Sanctions, and Compliance governance meetings, projects, and initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the broader Compliance function
  • Act as point of escalation for CDD Analysts and cross-functional teams
  • Design and write processes and procedures for scaling a rapidly growing CDD program
  • Must be comfortable with operating in ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Manage internal and external clients’ meetings across different time zones

Requirements

  • 5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of relevant work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD)
  • Experience in AML, ATF, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and Sanctions compliance, with a strong focus on Client Due Diligence
  • Professional AML certification (e.g., CAMS) preferred
  • Demonstrated experience performing complex CDD and EDD reviews, including high-risk clients and jurisdictions
  • Strong working knowledge of global AML and sanctions regulations and regulatory expectations
  • Proven ability to conduct secondary reviews, exercise sound judgment, and provide clear, constructive feedback to team members
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, effective relationship management abilities, project management experience, and a proven track record of managing teams
  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments of varying complexity with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in MS Suite with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • High level of attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure and collaborate across teams and functions
  • Self-motivated and adept at working independently or in a team on multiple and varied tasks
  • Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese is a plus
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Client Due Diligence (CDD)Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)AML complianceATF complianceSanctions complianceBSAUSA PATRIOT Actanalytical reportingrisk assessmentquality assurance
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship managementproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsattention to detailorganizationadaptabilityself-motivation
Certifications
CAMS