AML Compliance Associate

About the Role 

The primary goal of the AML Compliance Associate is to execute and enhance Pangea's AML program by ensuring effective transaction monitoring, analysis, and reporting of AML activities. This role also involves participation in governance, supervision, and regulatory activities in coordination with the AML and compliance team. The AML Associate is vital in maintaining the integrity of Pangea's financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and proposing improvements to Pangea's current AML program.

As an AML Associate, you will: 

• Analyze alerts triggered by Automated System as well as its proper documentation to support rationales and conclusions
• Perform Watchlist Screening of possible matches referred by stakeholders, complementary processes and/or automated systems.
• Test enhancements to AML internal systems.
• Maintain the integrity of Pangea’s customers by validating KYC information when required.
• Update improve AML processes.
• Assist different teams in identifying and assessing financial crime risks

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Bachelors degree
• 2+ years experience in AML/AFT Compliance, transaction monitoring and CDD (customer due diligence) at a financial institution
• Excellent project management skills including documentation, process development & improvement, and building comprehensive reports for senior management
• Advanced proficiency in tools like Excel and Google Sheets including data analysis and visualization
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual fluency in both English & Spanish

Bonus Points if you have: 

• CAMS license
• Experience working in a MSB (money services business)