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ARQ is a fast-growing fintech focused on redefining cross-border money movement and building seamless value transfer infrastructure. The FinCrime Analyst role is a hands-on position on the front lines of financial crime prevention, based in Mexico City.
You will investigate and analyze KYC (Know Your Customer) alerts related to biometric mismatches, fake documents, and irregular IDs using tools such as Jumio and Persona. You'll conduct investigations on PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), Sanctions, and Warnings alerts, ensuring proper risk assessment and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves reviewing, enhancing, and optimizing transaction monitoring processes to improve detection and reporting of suspicious activities.
Key responsibilities include investigating unusual transactional behavior such as structuring, layering, or irregular cross-border transfers, and escalating findings as needed. You will respond to regulatory authority requests in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. Collaboration is central to the role—you'll work closely with compliance, risk, and operations teams to strengthen AML (Anti-Money Laundering) controls, improve risk detection, and ensure adherence to internal policies.
You'll monitor financial crime trends and patterns, leveraging insights to refine AML procedures and strengthen prevention mechanisms. Staying current with evolving AML regulations, industry best practices, and compliance requirements is essential to ensure the company remains compliant with local and international laws.
The role is ideal for someone passionate about fintech, compliance, and making a real impact in financial crime prevention. ARQ is early-stage, meaning you'll have the opportunity to shape product, culture, and growth alongside a world-class team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (required for handling compliance matters, liaising with authorities, and collaborating with internal teams)
- Ability to investigate and analyze KYC discrepancies, including experience with biometric mismatches, fake documents, and tools such as Jumio and Persona
- Strong knowledge of AML and financial crime risks, including understanding of transaction monitoring, typologies, and fraud detection
- Hands-on, results-driven mindset with willingness to dive deep into investigations, improve monitoring processes, and take action to strengthen AML frameworks
NICE-TO-HAVES:
- Experience in Compliance, AML, or Financial Fraud Investigations
- Experience in Fintech or Financial Services with familiarity of digital payments and regulatory challenges of fast-scaling financial institutions
