Compliance Operations Assistant

Convera • Santa Ana, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Assistant, based in Santa Ana, Costa Rica office. In this role, you will process all type of transaction reviews, escalations and investigations that contemplate such areas. This requires being up to speed with news related political changes across the globe in order to identify potential risks and to notify Management as needed. They must be aware of the current Country Sanctions, overall Compliance regulations, procedures and standards. This role is ideal for professionals in the early stages of their career.

Requirements

• Excellent Time Management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC related to Government Sanctions, PEP and Interdiction.
• Continuous learning of a rapidly changing regulatory/operations environment and application of industry’s best practices.
• Strong customer service orientation, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail during repetitive tasks.
• Outstanding team player, with high attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• High school diploma completed.
• Pursuing or completed university studies in Business Administration, Law, Project Management, Data Analysis, CAMS, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in sanctions screening as well as knowledge of current OFAC guidelines and regulations are preferred.
• Experience in Compliance, KYC, Risk and Control.

Responsibilities

• Process all type of transaction reviews, escalations and investigations.
• Stay up to speed with news related political changes across the globe in order to identify potential risks and to notify Management as needed.
• Be aware of the current Country Sanctions, overall Compliance regulations, procedures and standards.
• Monitor intake channels to ensure the respective processing within the agreed service level agreement.
• Maintain high quality in all tasks.
• Adapt quickly to shifting demands to consistently meet short SLA deadlines without compromising accuracy or compliance standards.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary.
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization.
• A flexible approach to work and a hybrid schedule with 2 days in office (Tuesday, 2nd day can be flexible).
• Generous insurance (health, disability, life).
• Paid holidays, time-off, and leave policies for life events (maternity, paternity, adoption).
• Paid volunteering opportunities (5 days per year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED