Junior Compliance Analyst – FIU

About the role

The Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) at Ria Money Transfer is seeking a Junior Compliance Analyst to support the Compliance Department. You will conduct due‑diligence reviews of customers and agents, investigate potential suspicious activity, and help mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.

Key responsibilities

• Perform investigations of possible suspicious activity by analyzing transaction data, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings.
• Research and evaluate KYC/AML information to verify client legitimacy and transaction purpose.
• Communicate recommended actions to management based on investigation results.
• Prepare detailed narrative reports and escalation documents for supervisors and regulators.
• Interact with customers and agents via phone to gather required information during ongoing investigations.
• Maintain organized records of all investigations for audit and regulatory review.
• Draft reports outlining detected suspicious activity and provide remediation recommendations.
• Support management and supervisors with additional compliance tasks as needed.

Required profile

• University degree preferred or high school diploma with at least one year of AML/compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of anti‑money‑laundering requirements for money‑service businesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and Pivot Tables.