Compliance Officer

The role

This senior AML/CFT professional will strengthen the first line of defense for the SME business. You will supervise SME AML/CFT operations teams and own the quality of transactional monitoring and client onboarding decisions.

What you will do

• Supervise SME AML/CFT operations teams including agents and supervisors
• Own the quality of transactional monitoring alert analysis and client onboarding decisions
• Act as the point of contact between the first and second line of defense
• Set, communicate, and enforce clear analysis criteria
• Identify quality gaps and recurring errors and drive corrective actions and training
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management on SME AML/CFT operation performance
• Coordinate with owners of AML/CFT policies and program
• Support the preparation of information for internal and external reviews, audits, and requirements from authorities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of proven experience running AML/CFT operations in the financial sector
• Valid AML/CFT certification issued by the CNBV
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Solid knowledge of Mexico's AML/CFT framework, KYC/KYB regulation, and transactional monitoring practices
• Advanced English and Spanish

Nice to have

• Experience with SME or business banking clients
• Proficiency with transaction monitoring software
• Experience designing or calibrating transactional monitoring rules
• Experience as liaison between corporations and regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of the applicable regulation to Designated Non-Financial Professions and Businesses (Actividades Vulnerables)

About the company

platacard is a digital bank in Mexico.