Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Analyst

Job Family:

Investigator

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• 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). 

• Performing more complex case investigations related to external escalations such as 314b, Subpoena and Law Enforcements requests.

• 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 and 4+ years of relevant experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree).

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance).

• Knowledge of Financial Crimes Compliance functions such as OFAC Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, KYC, CDD, EDD and/or Financial Fraud Investigations.

• Understanding of the legal, corporate governance, and regulatory environment related to the BSA and USA PATRIOT Act.

• Experience working with manual and system generated alerts/cases for the detection of potentially suspicious activity.

• 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.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• The ability to excel within a team environment and independently. 

• The ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks.

• The ability to work in a production driven environment.

• 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• 2+ years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write-ups for potentially suspicious activity. 

• Experience with financial crimes risks associated with Transaction Monitoring/ Screening/ Fraud Operations/ SAR Reporting/Identification and Verification of Customers, KYC, CDD and EDD.

• General Compliance function and process knowledge (Transaction Monitoring/ Screening/ Fraud Operations/ SAR Reporting/Identification and Verification of Customers, KYC, CDD and EDD).

• CAMS certification. 

The annual salary range for this position is $75,800.00-$113,600.00. 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 an