AML & OFAC Risk & Controls Specialist — Hybrid (Miami)

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401K

Relocation Assistance Package

Work-from-home Allowance

Job summary

Nu in Miami is seeking an AML & OFAC Specialist within the AML Governance team to assess internal control efficacy and oversee systems supporting AML/CFT and sanctions programs, aligned with BSA and OFAC guidelines.

You will advise 1LOD, update documentation, perform QA testing, calibrate rules for a new transaction monitoring system, and collaborate with global teams to improve processes and regulatory defensibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or law degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional AML/sanctions/risk/control experience.
• Experience in monitoring/testing or quality control in AML/Audit/Risk.
• Experience in AML/KYC investigations in digital assets/payments/fintech.
• Experience collaborating with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise 1LOD and stakeholders on AML/CFT/OFAC requirements.
• Update governing docs and procedures for AML/sanctions program.
• Perform risk-based QA testing of AML and sanctions controls.
• Test scenario thresholds, sanctions match logic, and detection rules.
• Support the implementation of a new transaction monitoring system and data quality checks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Portuguese/Spanish language

AI curiosity & coding

Willingness to relocate to Miami

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Law degree in related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Scala

Job description

Nu in Miami is seeking an AML & OFAC Specialist within the AML Governance team to assess internal control efficacy and oversee systems supporting AML/CFT and sanctions programs, aligned with BSA and OFAC guidelines.

You will advise 1LOD, update documentation, perform QA testing, calibrate rules for a new transaction monitoring system, and collaborate with global teams to improve processes and regulatory defensibility.