LATAM & Sanctions Compliance Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct CDD and EDD reviews for customers with ties to Latin America, including Venezuela
• Review complex individual and business ownership structures and beneficial owners
• Assess and corroborate source of funds and source of wealth
• Investigate domestic and international transaction activity to identify unusual patterns
• Conduct sanctions screening and disposition potential matches
• Evaluate direct and indirect exposure to OFAC programs and restrictions
• Prepare internal escalations and Unusual Activity Reports (UARs)
• Support onboarding reviews, periodic refreshes, and ongoing monitoring
• Maintain thorough case records and audit trails
• Partner with Compliance and Product teams to improve risk-rating methodologies and tooling

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, EDD, or financial-crimes compliance
• Hands-on experience reviewing customers or transactions connected to Latin America
• Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, and transaction monitoring
• Practical knowledge of OFAC sanctions requirements and the 50 Percent Rule
• Experience assessing international customers and cross-border transactions
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in Spanish
• Experience at a U.S. bank serving international or LATAM customers
• Familiarity with Venezuela-specific sanctions and regional corruption typologies
• Experience with sanctions-screening or investigative research tools
• ACAMS, CGSS, or comparable compliance certification

About the Company

Slash is building the future of business banking, providing financial infrastructure tailored to how businesses actually operate. Slash is a fast-growing fintech backed by leading investors including Menlo Ventures and Y Combinator.