LATAM Sanctions & AML Compliance Analyst

Remote DXB; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote DXB is recruiting an AML/compliance specialist to lead customer and transaction reviews with a LATAM focus, including sanctions screening and source-of-funds assessment. You will review complex ownership structures, corroborate wealth sources, and escalate cases to the right teams.

This role thrives in a fast-paced fintech startup, requiring 4+ years in AML/EDD, strong investigative and written communication skills, and experience with cross-border transactions. Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, EDD, or financial-crimes compliance.
• Hands-on experience reviewing customers or transactions connected to Latin America.
• Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, and transaction monitoring.
• OFAC sanctions requirements and the 50 Percent Rule experience.
• Experience assessing international customers and cross-border transactions.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CDD and EDD reviews for customers with ties to Latin America, including Venezuela
• Review complex ownership structures and beneficial owners
• Assess and corroborate source of funds and source of wealth
• Investigate domestic and international transaction activity for anomalies
• Conduct sanctions screening and disposition potential matches
• Evaluate exposure to OFAC programs and restrictions
• Prepare internal escalations and Unusual Activity Reports (UARs)
• Support onboarding reviews, periodic refreshes, and ongoing monitoring
• Maintain thorough case records and audit trails
• Partner with Compliance and Product teams to improve risk-rating methodologies and tooling

Skills

AML

Sanctions

KYC/KYB

CDD/EDD

OFAC

LATAM

Investigation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Startup environment

Job description

Remote DXB is recruiting an AML/compliance specialist to lead customer and transaction reviews with a LATAM focus, including sanctions screening and source-of-funds assessment. You will review complex ownership structures, corroborate wealth sources, and escalate cases to the right teams.

This role thrives in a fast-paced fintech startup, requiring 4+ years in AML/EDD, strong investigative and written communication skills, and experience with cross-border transactions. Spanish is a plus.