Global Due Diligence Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) for both new and existing clients, which includes verifying company information, identifying the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO), and screening directors.

• Review clients against global watchlists (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT) and databases of politically exposed persons (PEP) and adverse media.

• Identify and escalate risk factors linked to high-risk industries (e.g., online gaming platforms, cryptocurrency service providers, adult content sites).

• Ensure that all documentation and records are maintained in compliance with FATF record retention requirements.

• Classify clients based on jurisdictional and sectoral risk, escalating those with ties to offshore jurisdictions (e.g., BVI, Panama, Cayman Islands) or regulatory gray areas.

• Support internal onboarding service level agreements (SLAs) by ensuring regulatory accuracy.

• Maintain knowledge of AML obligations under EU legislation 6AMLD, the Irish CJA 2010 (amended), and FinCEN’s CDD rule.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience preferably in financial services, compliance, or legal operations.

• Basic understanding of corporate structures and AML requirements.

• Strong documentation habits and record-keeping skills.

• Attention to detail with good data analysis and screening abilities.

• A desire to develop knowledge in AML regulations and financial crime trends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work flexibility.