Business Analyst Middle [Compliance] at Plata Card · Location…

The Compliance team at Plata ensures the bank operates within the regulatory landscape — covering AML, KYC, sanctions, consumer protection, reporting obligations, and other key regulatory requirements. As the business scales, we continuously translate regulatory changes into product, process, and system improvements. We are looking for a Business Analyst to act as a bridge between Legal, Risk, Product, Operations, and Engineering. Your core mission will be to turn regulatory and business needs into clear, structured requirements and ensure smooth delivery across teams. This role is primarily focused on business analysis, with a solid understanding of systems required to effectively collaborate with engineering teams. Challenges that await you: Gathering business requirements from Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Operations, and translating them into clear specifications Decomposing regulatory and legislative requirements into actionable changes across products and processes Researching and evaluating third-party solutions (vendors, data providers, platforms), preparing recommendations together with stakeholders Mapping stakeholders for each initiative and clarifying ownership and responsibilities Identifying and documenting dependencies between teams, systems, and processes Producing documentation (BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process diagrams) Coordinating with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Operations, Data) to align on scope and timelines Supporting the development lifecycle: clarifications during implementation, UAT, and releases Participating in discovery, backlog grooming, and sprint planning Documenting as-is and to-be processes to ensure shared understanding across teams What makes you a great fit: 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in fintech, banking, or another regulated industry Proven ability to gather and document business requirements (BRDs, user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria) Basic system analysis skills: ability to read technical documentation (APIs, integration flows) and work effectively with engineers Experience with process modeling (BPMN, UML, or similar) Experience with low-code tools (e.g. n8n) or Jira automation Strong stakeholder management: ability to identify involved parties, clarify responsibilities, and keep teams aligned Experience researching and comparing third-party solutions Experience working in agile environments Basic knowledge of SQL or spreadsheets for data validation Experience with Jira, Confluence, Miro Strong communication skills, both written and verbal B2 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team Your bonus skills: Background in legal, compliance, or related domains Familiarity with banking regulations and their implementation in systems and processes Comfort working with spreadsheets for data exploration Our ways of working: Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances Our benefits: Relocation support to Mexico 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