Legal Analyst, AML & Enterprise Compliance

Toyota North America•Puerto Rico, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota is seeking a Legal Analyst specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Enterprise Compliance. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing compliance programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with local and federal laws. The analyst will conduct investigations, train staff, monitor transactions, and ensure regulatory adherence. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to Toyota's mission of leading the future of mobility through innovative solutions and to grow within a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Requirements

Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS Preferred)
Juris Doctor
2-5 years of relevant / progressive work experience (in similar field and/or industry)
Basic principles, concepts and methodology of legal proceedings and legal research
Strong verbal and written English and Spanish skills
Proficient in MS Office; specifically, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel
Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Good analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain AML policies and procedures.
Implement and monitor controls to ensure adherence to AML policies and procedures.
Ensure alignment of AML program with local and federal laws, including USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC sanctions.
Train staff on AML laws, red flags, and compliance protocols.
Perform monitoring of transactions by reviewing and scrutinizing consumer payment activity to identify transactions which require further investigation.
Identify when a SAR is required, and when transactions suggest potential money laundering or other financial crimes.
Prepare SARs and submit for approval of filing.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to agencies like FinCEN.
Partner with SMEs to develop and refine reporting criteria to obtain appropriate, targeted payment data for review.
Analyze and address areas of concern and collaborate with business units to develop and enhance effective preventive and detective controls.
Conduct investigations into potential AML violations within the Company.
Provide advice on remediation steps.
Ensure policies, procedures, exhibits, and forms are updated and compliant with state and federal regulations.
Maintain policies, procedures, and exhibits calendar for required updates.
Review policies, procedures, and exhibits drafts submitted by business units; ensure they are compliant with laws, regulations, and policies; provide recommendations for the drafts.
Draft policies, procedures, and exhibits as and when required.
Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
Identify legal risks in existing or proposed policies and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure that procedures align with risk appetite and legal obligations.
Conduct training sessions on new or updated policies and/or procedures, focus on legal implications and compliance requirements.
Create educational materials to support understanding across departments.
Work closely with business units ensuring policies are integrated into daily operations.
Ensure policies are documented, version-controlled, and accessible for audits or regulatory reviews.
Prepare monthly summaries on policies, procedures, and exhibits updates.
Publish TCPR Forms and Policies & Procedures Announcement.
Maintain the Compliance and Policies & Procedures “SharePoint” updated.
Monitor the design and development of new TCPR forms ensuring consistency with procedures and business requirements.
Integrate all new TCPR Operational forms into applicable systems.
Maintain an updated inventory of the existing TCPR operational forms.
Support business units in adopting SOPs for day-to-day processes.
Support the business in its initiatives and projects, as assigned.