Junior Compliance Analyst – Financial Investigations Unit

About the role

The Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) is seeking a Junior Compliance Analyst to support its compliance team. You will conduct due‑diligence reviews of consumers and agents, helping to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate potential suspicious activity by analysing transaction data, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings.
• Research and evaluate KYC/AML information for clients and agents.
• Validate transaction purpose and legitimacy, flagging unusual activity.
• Communicate recommended actions to management based on investigation results.
• Prepare detailed narrative reports outlining due‑diligence and suspicious activity.
• Escalate issues to supervisors and suggest remediation steps.
• Interact with customers and agents via phone to gather investigation details.
• Maintain organized records for audit and regulatory review.

Required profile

• University degree preferred or high‑school diploma with at least one year of AML compliance experience.
• Knowledge of anti‑money‑laundering requirements for money‑service businesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational, research, analytical, and attention‑to‑detail abilities.

Required skills

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