- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in compliance, due diligence, AML, KYC, Sanctions, transaction monitoring, investigative functions or other related services performing AML/CFT and/or financial crimes investigation-related roles or tasks.
- Strong understanding of AML laws, regulations, and best practices, and has sufficient level of familiarity with the different AML typologies.
- Technologically proficient in using AML monitoring systems and related software and has analytical and investigative skills
- Ability to independently disposition alerts and identify potential matches
- Strong experience reviewing transactions and KYC data for sanctions alerts
- Strong understanding of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) controls and regulatory requirements.
- Exposure to integral sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, internal lists)
- Good understanding of sanctions regulations and internal watchlists
- Ability to perform moderately complex research and risk assessments
- Ability to perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis on large datasets to identify anomalies, patterns and risks is critical
- Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across business lines.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and solid organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Known for integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality, proactive, capable of working independently, and thrive in team environments.




- Strong time-management skills so tasks can be prioritized effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines/SLAs
- Fluent English and Spanish

Nice to Have:

- Professional certifications such as ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or other relevant compliance certifications are a plus.
- Exposure to TM tools and monitoring systems such as Fiserv, Feedzai and Fenergo
- Exposure to SAR/STR drafting support (as applicable)
- Experience handling escalations from JL2 analysts
- Understanding of regulatory expectations and audit readiness
- Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
- Prior experience supporting team leads or supervising analysts
- Audit or QA exposure in sanctions operations

Key Responsibilities:

- Support and participate in the ongoing review of existing customers to ensure adherence to AML/CFT requirements
- Perform moderately complex research and assessment of risk factors
- Conduct AML suspicious activity monitoring and analysis on transactions generated by AML and terrorist financing typologies and rules
- Analyze customer relationships, documentation, activity patterns, and transactions to identify potential red flags and/or suspicious activity




- Document review and investigation processes followed, including preparation of reports, supporting documents, and system entries
- Escalate cases that meet or exceed defined thresholds in accordance with procedures
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, SLAs, and regulatory guidelines
- Review and analyze transactions and KYC information of transacting parties and disposition triggered alerts related to potential sanctions or internal watchlist matches
- Identify potential matches or issues and elevate alerts to the designated party or unit in accordance with established procedures
- Escalate sanctions screening true matches or unresolved cases to MLRO and compliance officers for further investigation.
- Manage alerts and cases within the compliance systems, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where necessary.
- Support investigations into suspicious activities, potential breaches, and complex transactions, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Perform independent analysis to support accurate alert disposition and investigation outcomes
- When required, prepare reports and summaries for relevant stakeholders related to analysis or investigations performed
- If assigned to lead or supervise associate analysts, monitor performance and compliance with agreed SLAs and established procedures/rules
- Ensure accurate documentation and audit ready records
- Support the delivery of training programs to enhance compliance awareness across the organization.

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📌 AML & Sanctions Monitoring Specialist (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Bull-It Solutions
📍 Ciudad de México