- Performing AML alert/case reviews, seeking to mitigate risks associated to financial crimes and suspicious activity.
- Applying research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets in order to make logical and adequately supported determinations in regard to unusual and potentially suspicious activity.
- Applying consistent and well-documented analysis consistent 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 a time-sensitive and meticulous analysis of each instance of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity 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 the manual and automated process case management system and prepare updates to Project Managers / Team Leads as appropriate; and
- Make determinations for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
- Experience performing Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) within the AML Compliance space (e.g., Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions).
- University/college degree and minimum 2-4 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).
- 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.
- Solid Excel skills.
- Bachelor's degree from a university/college.
- 3+ years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write-ups for potentially suspicious activity.
- Experience with AML risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
- CAMS certification.
- Specific experience with cryptocurrency products as a user and / or experience working in the digital currency industry.
- 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
AML QC Analyst - Remote, United States - Guidehouse
Description
Job Family:
Investigator
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
None
What You Will Do:
The responsibilities of the Analyst will include, but are not limited to:
What You Will Need:
What Would Be Nice To Have:
The annual salary range for this position is $57,000.00-$85, 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:
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.
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