FinCrime Analyst

What we're looking forJoin DolarApp, a fast-growing fintech revolutionizing cross-border payments in Latin America! We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented FinCrime Analyst who takes ownership, works diligently, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In this role, you will be on the front lines of financial crime prevention, investigating and responding to alerts related to KYC/KYB discrepancies (e.g., biometric mismatches, fake documents, irregular IDs using Jumio and Persona), as well as PEP/Sanctions/Warnings and transaction monitoring alerts.You’ll investigate suspicious activity, review and refine transaction monitoring processes, and respond with the assistance of the Compliance Officer to regulatory requests, ensuring compliance while strengthening our AML framework. Collaboration is key—you’ll work with compliance, risk, and operations teams to refine AML prevention strategies and stay ahead of evolving regulations. If you're passionate about fintech, compliance, and making a real impact, we’d love to have you on board!What you'll be doingInvestigate and analyze KYC alerts related to biometric mismatches, fake documents, and irregular IDs using KYC software (e.g., Jumio and Persona) to detect fraudulent activityConduct investigations on PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), Sanctions, and Warnings alerts, ensuring proper risk assessment and compliance with regulatory requirementsReview, enhance, and optimize transaction monitoring processes to improve detection and reporting of suspicious activitiesInvestigate unusual transactional behavior, such as structuring, layering, or irregular cross-border transfers, and escalate as neededRespond to requests from regulatory authorities in a timely, accurate, and compliant mannerCollaborate closely with compliance, risk, and operations teams to strengthen AML controls, improve risk detection, and ensure adherence to internal policiesMonitor financial crime trends and patterns, leveraging insights to refine AML procedures and strengthen prevention mechanismsStay up to date with evolving AML regulations, industry best practices, and compliance requirements, ensuring the company remains compliant with local and international lawsWhat you'll needFluency in Spanish/English – Required for handling compliance matters, liaising with authorities, and collaborating with internal teamsAbility to investigate and analyze KYC discrepancies – Experience with biometric mismatches, fake documents, and tools such as Jumio and PersonaStrong knowledge of AML & financial crime risks – Understanding of transaction monitoring, typologies, and fraud detection to ensure robust compliance practicesHands-on & results-driven mindset – Willing to dive deep into investigations, improve monitoring processes, and take action to strengthen AML frameworksNice-to-havesExperience in Compliance, AML, or Financial Fraud Investigations – Helps accelerate learning and enhances risk assessment and regulatory responsesExperience in Fintech or Financial Services – Familiarity with digital payments and the regulatory challenges of fast-scaling financial institutionsBenefitsCompetitive salaryDiscretionary performance bonusPaid annual leaveLatest technology to work withStrong team that will help you improve your skills