Operations Associate, Financial Crimes (AML Investigations)

ABOUT THE ROLE Stripe is a leading financial technology company that enables businesses to accept payments and manage their finances. We're seeking an Operations Associate, Financial Crimes to join our team in Mexico City. This role will be part of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Team within the Financial Crimes organization, responsible for monitoring, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity indicative of money laundering and other financial crimes. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Operations Associate, Financial Crimes, you will be responsible for reviewing and dispositioning Transaction Monitoring alerts, conducting AML Investigations, and drafting and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with various Financial Intelligence Units. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting AML Investigations from beginning to end, including conducting transaction analysis and open-source and public records research in various jurisdictions. Documenting in detail the rationale for the investigative process and recommendations of each review. Drafting and filing SARs and STRs with various Financial Intelligence Units. Maintaining operational excellence across various workstreams. Reviewing and dispositioning Transaction Monitoring alerts. Demonstrating sound judgment and an ability to navigate non-binary, high-risk decisions. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need to have: Strong English written and verbal capabilities. At least 2 years of analytical or investigative experience, preferably within the financial crimes, AML, risk, threat analysis, or fraud fields. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of financial crime typologies and patterns utilized to exploit financial institutions. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information such as transaction data and identify key trends. Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment. Independently analyze and evaluate information from various data sources to determine a course of action for a matched case. WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and enjoy a better work-life balance. You will also have access to a range of benefits and resources to support your success in this role. BENEFITS Stripe offers a range of benefits to support your success and well-being, including: Competitive salary and bonus structure. Comprehensive health plan. Parental leave and education stipend. Flexible schedule and remote work options. Opportunities for professional growth and development.