BSA​/AML Compliance Associate

• Support the bank's BSA/AML Program and ensure compliance with applicable BSA/AML and OFAC rules and regulations
• Review automated transaction monitoring alerts and conduct end-to-end suspicious activity investigations
• Draft high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports and document no-file decisions
• Participate in SAR filing quality control
• Liaise with Business Lines, Client Onboarding, Operations, and Legal
• Manage Requests for Information and advise on AML-related inquiries
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and independent inquiries
• Contribute to transaction monitoring tuning and development of detection scenarios
• Develop, maintain, and update AML team procedures
• Execute special projects, thematic reviews, and assignments as needed

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least five years of experience in BSA/AML
• In-depth technical knowledge of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC Sanctions compliance, KYC, and transaction monitoring review and reporting
• Experience conducting company searches and using Lexis Nexis and World-Check
• Experience with transaction monitoring and case management tools
• Active CAMS designation preferred or ability to acquire within 180 days of hire
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish highly desirable
• Knowledge of LATAM/Spain regions highly desirable
• Broker/Dealer experience
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision on highly sensitive matters
• Ability to interface with Senior Management and exhibit a high level of professionalism
• Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. required; BBVA will not pursue visa sponsorship

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of BSA/AML compliance, including the USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC regulations, with proven experience in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, and drafting Suspicious Activity Reports. Capable of managing AML-related inquiries and collaborating with various business lines while maintaining high professional standards.

• BSA/AML Compliance
• Suspicious Activity Reporting
• Transaction Monitoring
• CAMS Designation
• Spanish Language Proficiency

• BSA/AML
• OFAC Compliance
• KYC
• Transaction Monitoring Review
• Suspicious Activity Investigations
• Company Searches
• Lexis Nexis
• World-Check
• Case Management Tools
• AML Procedures Development

• Professionalism
• Independent Work
• Interpersonal Communication

• CAMS Designation

• USA PATRIOT Act
• LATAM
• Spain
• Broker/Dealer Experience
• Regulatory Examinations
• Internal Audits