Analyst, Anti Money Laundering Compliance - Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Do you want to help put a stop to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other fraudulent activities?
Want to be part of the team that test the controls in place to help stop these crimes?
Join Convera as a Analyst, AML Compliance
Motivated by our values: Customer Champions, Growth Minded, Truth Seekers, Fast Movers, High Achievers, Respectfully Candid
We are the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world.
We leverage decades of industry experience and technology-led payments solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers - helping them capture more value with every transaction.
Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.
We make moving money so easy, that any company in the world can grow with confidence
In this role you will be part of the Global Sanctions and Interdiction team, which has responsibility for the development and implementation of the company's strategy, controls, policies, and procedures related to compliance with government sanctions rules and regulations, and implementation of the company's list screening processes.
The Analyst, Sanctions and Interdiction will be responsible for the following;
- Reviews payment transactions to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations, including those administered by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC")
- Conduct Due diligence review and investigation of client profiles, including thorough reviews of transaction history and public sources of information.
- In accordance with company policies and procedures, determine whether to close investigations or escalate them further within the GSI department for further evaluation and final decision-making.
- Prepare and maintain reports and investigation files and other records in accordance with department procedures.
- Build and maintain open communication with client relationship managers on sanctions and interdiction related matters.
- Remain informed regarding legal and regulatory developments impacting the company.
- Work on a variety of special projects as assigned by management.
- Analyze and investigate activity surfaced by monitoring reports or external referral sources that exhibit anomalous patterns requiring further investigation.
- Review initial referrals and escalations, document investigations, conduct sufficient analysis and research to provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Recognize new/emerging patterns/typologies and respond with appropriate investigative techniques based on applied knowledge and a wide range of research/investigative techniques
- Provide sanctions and interdiction training and guidance to company personnel.
**Requirements**:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and MS Access.
Fluency in English is required and other languages may be required for differing regions.
Must be skillful in relevant systems for monitoring and reporting.
Will be responsible for detecting suspicious transaction trends and maintain records.
Must possess well developed interpersonal skills and function in a team oriented environment.
Prefer experience in compliance including knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering acts, laws and regulations as well as anti-money laundering trends and issues.
May be required to work shift hours and peak periods.
What's in it for you?
Competitive global pay and benefits
Unparalleled experience as part of one of the most advanced compliance teams in the world, with opportunities to build valuable skills and grow your career
Diverse, global team with colleagues in over 50 countries
Join us, and let's move money simply, securely, smartly
We're a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.
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