Compliance Analyst (Mexico-based)

Who We Are

Settle is on a mission to make buying inventory super easy. Since the company’s inception in 2019, we’ve been building a cashflow management platform that allows founders and small business owners to more easily manage their company’s financial health with a mix of accounts payable and flexible financing tools. We already work with some amazing brands that you probably know and love, like Branch Furniture, Olipop, Truvani, Starface, and Ghia.

Check us out in On Deck's Top Companies of 2023, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, Techcrunch and this Kleiner blog post.

About the role:

We are looking for a Compliance Analyst based in Mexico with strong English fluency to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for investigating and managing AML alerts and reviewing the KYB/KYC information of all new customers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic B2B environment, where you will focus on mitigating risk, optimizing compliance processes, and supporting the company’s broader compliance objectives. This position is ideal for someone with  experience in AML compliance, particularly in B2B transactions and KYB/KYC onboarding.

What you'll do:

• Identify and investigate potentially suspicious activity, as identified by Settle’s AML Transaction Monitoring System. 
• Review new business applications and validate customers’ KYB/KYC information by leveraging third-party vendors (Middesk, Socure).
• Perform and record comprehensive reviews of the pertinent activity in the internal case management tool.
• Perform due diligence reviews utilizing internal and third-party research tools (i.e. Google Searches, LexisNexis Bridger, Middesk).
• Meet or exceed quality, productivity, and timeliness goals.
• Handle any special projects assigned by the Compliance Manager.

What you’ll need:

• 2+ years of experience in AML Compliance, preferably working directly with AML alerts.
• Experience reviewing international transactions.
• Strong understanding of KYB/KYC requirements (CIP, EIN, Articles of Incorporation, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML and Sanctions.
• Excellent analytical skills, writing, and ability to assess complex transactions and determine and identify questionable transactions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong English fluency.

Nice to have:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

This role has an annual starting salary of $24,000 USD + equity + benefits. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to your individual skills and experience.

While this role is based in Mexico, please note that some standard benefits and perks typically offered in the United States will not be applicable.

Benefits & Perks for Settlers:

• 🏝️ Unlimited PTO
• 🏡 Flexible and remote work culture
• 💸 Generous salary and equity for all staff
• 🩺 Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 🚌 Lunch & commute reimbursement when working in the NYC office located near Union Square
• 💻 $500 home office set up reimbursement
• 📚 $2,500 annual growth and development stipend
• 🥗 $50 monthly food delivery gift card
• 🪜 401k
• 🩺 HSA/FSA
• 🏢 WeWork access
• 💕 ERG groups e.g. LGBTQIA+, Women @ Settle, and more!
• 🚀 Employee Referral Program
• 🎉 Team building events

Our Commitment to You

At Settle we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.