BBVA

BSA/AML Compliance Associate

Houston, Texas · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$70k-$90kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

SAR Management: Responsible for the high-quality drafting of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), maintaining robust documentation for "no-file" decisions, and participating in the Quality Control (QC) process of SAR filings.
System Optimization: Contribute to transaction monitoring "tuning" efforts and the development of new detection scenarios based on emerging risks and typologies.
Procedure Governance: Contribute to the ongoing development, maintenance, and updating of AML team procedures to ensure they remain aligned with corporate guidelines and evolving regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with Business Lines, Client Onboarding, Operations, and Legal to support compliant onboarding practices and discuss customer risk tolerance reviews or requirements for additional controls.
Advisory & RFI: Act as a point of contact for the business to manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and provide guidance on AML-related inquiries.
Liaise with Business Lines, Client Onboarding, Operations, and Legal to support compliant onboarding practices and discuss customer risk tolerance reviews or requirements for additional controls.
Act as a point of contact for the business to manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and provide guidance on AML-related inquiries.
We support our clients in the energy transition and are committed to inclusive growth.

Bachelor's degree required.
Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or other related areas is highly desirable.
At least five years of experience in BSA/ AML.
Must be a team player, be able to interface with Senior Management and exhibit a high level of professionalism.
Must possess in depth technical knowledge of BSA / AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC Sanctions compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC), and transaction monitoring review and reporting.
Experience conducting company searches and use of resources such as LexisNexis and World-Check.
Experience with transaction monitoring and case management tools.
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish is highly desirable.
Knowledge of LATAM / Spain regions is highly desirable.
Broker/Dealer experience Ability to work independently or with limited supervision on highly sensitive matters.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Active Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation (preferred) or ability to acquire within 180 days of hire.

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In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. *Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa spons

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