Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Job Family:

Investigator

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The responsibilities of the Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst will include, but are not limited to: 

• Performing Anti Money Laundering (AML) and/or Fraud alert/case reviews, seeking to mitigate risks associated to financial crimes and suspicious activity. 
• Applying research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets to make logical and adequately supported determinations in regard to unusual and potentially suspicious activity. 
• Applying consistent and well-documented analysis aligned with industry standards to ensure success in the following daily efforts of Transaction Monitoring:  
  • Conducting an end-to-end and meticulous review of potential illegal or suspicious activity;  
  • Completing time-sensitive and meticulous analysis of each instance of potential OFAC Sanctions violations, Anti-Money Laundering activity, Fraud and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries;
  • Assessment of customer profiles and client data to identify whether activity is consistent with typical purchasing/payment activity, including Acceptable Use Policy adherence and Know Your Customer efforts;
  • Documenting findings in narrative style format, in a transaction monitoring case management system and prepare updates to Project Managers / Team Leads as appropriate; and 
  • Making determinations in addition to drafting and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR). 
• Executing and delivering high quality work product, functioning both independently and in a collaborative setting with a focus on client satisfaction.  
• Learning client procedures, systems, and processes and adhering to client requirements.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree).
• 2+ years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write-ups for potentially suspicious activity. 
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance).
• Understanding of the legal, corporate governance, and regulatory environment related to the BSA and USA PATRIOT Act.
• Knowledge of US reporting requirements, as it relates to suspicious activity reports and cash transaction activity. 
• Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crime, including money laundering, terrorism financing activities and fraud, as it appears in transactional data. 
• Transaction analysis skills related to international wires, corresponding banking, cash, and check activity. 
• Experience composing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite Products.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new policies, procedures, and vendor systems.
• A demonstrable willingness to work more than 40 hours when needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CAMS certification. 
• Strong analytical and research skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

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