FinCrime Analyst

About the Company

ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze KYC alerts related to biometric mismatches, fake documents, and irregular IDs using tools like Jumio and Persona
• Conduct investigations on PEP, Sanctions, and Warnings alerts to ensure proper risk assessment
• Review, enhance, and optimize transaction monitoring processes to improve detection of suspicious activities
• Investigate unusual transactional behavior such as structuring, layering, or irregular cross-border transfers
• Respond to requests from regulatory authorities in a timely and compliant manner
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to strengthen AML controls
• Monitor financial crime trends and patterns to refine AML procedures
• Stay up to date with evolving AML regulations and industry best practices

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Ability to investigate and analyze KYC discrepancies (biometric mismatches, fake documents)
• Experience with KYC tools such as Jumio and Persona
• Strong knowledge of AML and financial crime risks, including transaction monitoring and fraud detection
• Hands-on and results-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance, AML, or Financial Fraud Investigations
• Experience in Fintech or Financial Services