Operations Associate, Financial Crimes (AML Investigations)

The role

You will conduct AML investigations and review Transaction Monitoring alerts. This includes conducting transaction analysis, research, and drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).

What you will do

• Conduct AML Investigations from beginning to end
• Conduct transaction analysis and open-source and public records research in various jurisdictions
• Document the rationale for the investigative process and recommendations
• Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)
• Maintain operational excellence across various workstreams
• Review and disposition Transaction Monitoring alerts
• Demonstrate sound judgment and an ability to navigate non-binary, high-risk decisions

Required qualifications

• Strong English written and verbal capabilities
• 2+ years of analytical or investigative experience
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of financial crime typologies and patterns utilized to exploit financial institutions
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information such as transaction data and identify key trends
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Independently analyze and evaluate information from various data sources to determine a course of action for a matched case

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience in the payments and fintech industry
• Previous experience working in a Compliance function
• ACAMS or similar certification

About the company

Stripe's Mexico City office is a hub dedicated to enhancing the global economy and increasing the GDP of the internet. The team prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and excellence.