Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst

Job Family

Investigator

Travel Required

Up to 10%

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

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of prior relevant experience. However, 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.
• 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.
  
  

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Previous QA experience.
• 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).
• Knowledge and/or experience conducting alert reviews in regard to Market Surveillance.
• CAMS certification.
  
  

The annual salary range for this position is $65,900.00-$98,900.00. 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
  
  

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.