ZAID HIRAM MENDOZA MEJÍA
Compliance Analyst /AML (PLD) / FIU
CDMX,CDMX
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to embracing new challenges and opportunities while upholding strong values. Experienced in investigations with a solid foundation in uncovering and analyzing evidence to effectively resolve cases. Recognized for a commitment to teamwork and a results-driven approach, demonstrating adaptability to changing requirements. Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving, with a reputation for reliability and fostering collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
FINCRIME INVESTIGATOR (FIU)
REVOLUT
CDMX
04.2025 - Current
- Holistic review of retail accounts which have been escalated with suspicious behaviour (ML, TF, Drug trafficking, etc.) through internal teams and external enquiries (DPA's, AFO) investigating MS transactional behaviour and associated users.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- General analysis of retail accounts (KYC, CDD, EDD, SCR) in order to build a coherent profile and determine economic rationale
- Uncovered critical evidence by meticulously analyzing financial records and other documents related to investigations.
- Submission of SAR reports (FNTT, GNECB, CNBV) validated by 2LoD (MLRO, EO)
- Took part in Reg Audit to obtain banking licence in MX
FINCRIME ANALYST AML /CTF
REVOLUT
CDMX
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Review of accounts triggered with ML / TF/ CSAM generated alerts assessing the transactional behaviour and overall usage of account following an RBI approach
- Able to reach quarterly establish KPI's with an average score of 110 % (attainment & quality)
- Identified potential suspicious activity by performing transaction monitoring and escalating cases for further investigation (EDD / FIU)
- Provided guidance to junior team members, helping them grow their expertise in AML/KYC analysis techniques.
COMPLIANCE ANALYST
RIA
Queretaro
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Transaction monitoring (review of transactional alerts and screening for potential matches with sanctioned individuals (OFAC among others, use of actimize)
- In charge of training recently on boarded colleagues to the department
- Fraud prevention
- Customer Due Diligence (KYC / AML)
- Open source investigation
FOLLOW UP EXPERT
kiban
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Follow up to users/clients.
- Translation of documents.
- Attend to meetings, elaboration of memos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
Puebla, Mexico City, Mexico06.2020
Skills
- Knowledge of AML/KYC policies/procedures
- Money laundering investigations
- Detailed report writing
- Critical thinking
- Inquisitive / intellectually curious
- New hire training
- Office Package (MS Word, MS Powerpoint)
- Mentoring
Timeline
FINCRIME INVESTIGATOR (FIU)
REVOLUT
04.2025 - Current
FINCRIME ANALYST AML /CTF
REVOLUT
05.2023 - 03.2025
COMPLIANCE ANALYST
RIA
11.2021 - 05.2023
FOLLOW UP EXPERT
kiban
07.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
COURSES
- Risk Management in Development Projects (IDB)
- Evaluation of public programmes and policies (SHCP)