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AML Operations Lead
Mexico City
Plata is a digital financial services and technology company that aims to become the primary financial relationship of Mexican consumers and to reward their financial life through inclusion, simplicity, convenience, trust, and security.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated AML/CFT Operations Lead to join our dynamic operational team. This role is essential for executing our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) initiatives, ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations while maintaining the highest standards of service.
The AML/CFT Operations Lead will be responsible for executing AML/CFT operational duties, including transaction monitoring, facilitating the integration of customer due diligence (KYC) files for legal entities, and overseeing anti-fraud validations, among others. This role requires a thorough understanding of AML/CFT regulations and the ability to lead a team in maintaining compliance with our headquarters’ guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the execution of AML/CFT policies and procedures in operational functions, ensuring compliance with established service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of AML/CFT transaction monitoring analysts and the Mesa de Control team, fostering a compliant and efficient work environment.
- Monitor and analyze transactions for suspicious activity, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Supervise the review of sanction screening hits, confirming or dismissing potential matches in alignment with established guidelines.
- Oversee the process for validating official documents and conducting antifraud checks, working closely with public institutions like RENAPO and INE.
- Facilitate the integration of KYC files for legal entities as part of ongoing operational improvements.
- Provide feedback to management on operational processes, recommending enhancements to improve compliance effectiveness and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in AML/CFT compliance and antifraud activities, with a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and writing abilities, capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced English
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