AML Analyst

Scissero

1d • Remote

About The Position

Join Scissero – The Law Firm of the Future. About Us: Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company built for financial institutions. We combine expert legal support with intelligent automation, transforming how transactional law is delivered. We’re not a traditional law firm. We are a diverse and globally distributed team of lawyers, engineers, and innovators working across the U.S, EMEA, and APAC. We believe technology augments, not replaces, legal expertise. Our culture values collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility. We are seeking an AML Analyst to join our global compliance team, working remotely from Brazil, supporting transaction onboarding, due diligence, and financial crime compliance across cross-border operations. The role focuses on CDD, EDD, and regulatory compliance in a high-volume environment.

Requirements

• LLB/ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification.
• 1–3 years’ AML/KYC or compliance experience within banking, financial services, or fund environments; exposure to U.S. BSA/Patriot Act is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in CDD and EDD, including complex UBO mapping, SOW/SOF verification, and cross-border due diligence.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, with a solid risk-based approach to financial crime compliance.
• Proficiency in AML/KYC systems, screening tools and entity management platforms.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and investigative skills, with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and produce clear risk summaries.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on institutional clients and counterparties
• Analyse complex ownership structures and identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
• Review Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF)
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening
• Escalate high-risk cases with clear risk summaries
• Support the onboarding of institutional investors and corporate entities
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of KYC documentation
• Perform risk classification and periodic reviews (KYC refresh)
• Provide AML/KYC input across deal lifecycle and transaction closings
• Track onboarding progress and coordinate documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate compliance records and case documentation
• Support audit readiness and regulatory reviews
• Prepare concise compliance reports and summaries
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Follow up on outstanding documentation and onboarding queries
• Use compliance tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Identify and implement workflow improvements

Benefits

• Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)
• Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.
• Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance-based.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Annual leave, plus public holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level