Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Job Family:

Investigator

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Perform reviews and investigations of alerts/cases and/or files in regard to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering, Market Surveillance (Insider Trading, Market Manipulation) Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), Know Your Customer (KYC), including Identification Verification (ID&V), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Ongoing Monitoring, fraud and other financial crime investigations to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes. 

• Conduct investigative research of individuals, entities and/or events related to current or prospective customers through public records, open-source media, vendor systems or other research tools and reviewing customer’s onboarding documentation according to current procedures to identify, assess and mitigate BSA/AML risk.   

• Analyze transaction data for patterns, anomalies, and potential fraud or other suspicious activity using general reasoning and logic; conduct detailed research, fact finding, and analysis; developing a narrative from research findings and identification of transaction patterns and anomalies; and assist with research and data gathering activities.

• Apply research and analytic techniques to evaluate information sets to make logical and draft assessment summaries and other written investigative work products to support judgment, decisions, and recommendations.

• When applicable, escalate and/or draft and file potentially suspicious activity reports when suspicious activity is identified in line with client SLA and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Execute and deliver high quality work product, functioning both independently and in a collaborative setting with a focus on client satisfaction.  

• Learn client procedures, systems, and processes and adhere to client requirements.

What You Will Need:

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience

• 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.

• Familiarity with open-source research techniques and sources.

• Experience composing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports.

• Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crimes activity and make sound recommendations.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Ability to excel within a team environment and independently. 

• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks.

• 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.

• A demonstrable willingness to work more than 40 hours when needed

• Required to work full time in-office M-F, 8AM - 5PM CST.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CAMS or CFE certification. 

• Bachelor’s degree

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals