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Senior Analyst, Anti-Financial Crime – Costa Rica – JLL
 

What this job involves: 
The Senior Analyst – AML & KYC/Sanctions Screening safeguards JLL and its clients by executing key Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, and sanctions screening activities within the Global Legal Ethics & Compliance Unit. Reporting to the Compliance/Sanctions Screening Manager, this role delivers comprehensive data analysis and risk assessments aligned with global regulatory standards. You will lead client onboarding processes, conduct sanctions screening, perform risk ratings, and execute AML transactional monitoring while supporting cross-country survey development and regulatory communications. This position leverages advanced analytical and compliance expertise to optimize screening and reporting processes while driving workflow improvements and collaborating with technology, operations, compliance, and legal teams to enhance processes and embed best practices across JLL's global operations.

What your day-to-day will look like: 
• Lead client onboarding activities and execute thorough KYC due diligence and risk rating, ensuring compliance with enterprise policies and regulatory expectations
• Screen clients, AML transactions, and counterparties against global sanctions lists, ensuring prompt resolution of alerts and adherence to OFAC, UN, EU, and local frameworks
• Monitor AML transactions to identify patterns indicative of money laundering, terrorist financing, or fraud, and escalate risks as needed
• Conduct risk analysis and cross-country surveys to enhance data collection and reporting quality
• Develop, measure, and analyze KPIs for management reporting, delivering actionable insights and distributing business reports to senior leaders
• Execute regulatory communications, including SAR filing for low-risk cases and managing missing documentation issues
• Collaborate across compliance, legal, operations, and technology units to close process gaps and drive continuous improvement
 

Required Qualifications: 
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, criminology, or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in AML, KYC, sanctions screening, or financial crime compliance
• Hands-on expertise in compliance platforms (e.g., World-Check, Moody's) and proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word)
• Exceptional quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail
• Strong ability to present complex technical concepts accurately to diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of global sanctions regimes (FATF, FinCEN) and regulatory frameworks
 

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Experience with data analytics tools (Tableau, SQL) and AML transaction monitoring systems
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or similar certification
• Professional services or real estate market experience
• Experience working in multinational, regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools for enhanced sanctions screening, risk analysis, and process optimization
• Exposure to multinational compliance environments
 

Location: Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica (On-site)

Work Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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