Business Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Business Analyst (Fintech): Supporting the AML & Compliance team by analyzing operational processes and translating regulatory and business needs into clear requirements with an accent on AML workflows. Focus on designing scalable workflows that balance regulatory rigor with product agility and customer experience.

Location: Flexible work from one of our offices or remote.

Company

The AML & Compliance team at Plata ensures regulatory compliance and manages financial crime risks across all products.

What you will do

• Conduct a gap analysis of Mexican regulatory requirements and designing the entire compliance architecture.
• Build end-to-end AML processes: sanctions and PEP screening, transaction monitoring, case management, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Select and integrate third-party tools for screening, monitoring, and case management.
• Establish internal control processes and governance, setting KPIs, and implementing regular reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Product, Data/Engineering, and Operations to align on compliance goals and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage discovery, writing BRDs/PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria; supporting development, UAT, and releases.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis or product management within fintech or banking.
• Strong background in AML & Compliance: RBA, KYC/CDD, sanctions & PEP screening, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, internal audits.
• Proven ability to gather and document requirements and design business processes.
• Proficiency in roadmapping, prioritization, and backlog management.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English and readiness to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in launching or localizing compliance frameworks in new jurisdictions.
• Expirience with Jira, Confluence, Miro; basic SQL or spreadsheet skills for data validation.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation support to one of our hubs — Mexico, Cyprus, or Serbia — with assistance for the employee and their family.
• Flexible work from one of our offices or remote.
• Healthcare Coverage.
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications.
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements.
• Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave.