Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• Applying research and analytic techniques to assess complex information sets to make logical and adequately supported determinations regarding EDD procedures commensurate to a subject’s risk profile.
• Conducting advanced public records and open-source research to identify subject risk profiles and write clear and detailed reports summarizing potential finding.
• Review subject information obtained from multiple sources such as internal and subscription databases, provided documentation, public records, and open-source research.
• Review system generated alerts for potential financial crime risks, assess if additional EDD procedures are required to mitigate identified risks associated with that subject, and provide a written recommendation to conduct additional EDD procedures, in accordance with client and internal procedures.
• Determine if a subject is on a sanctions, watch, debarment, political exposure, or other prohibited entity list using proprietary databases and public records research, as necessary.
• Conduct targeted public records and open-source research to identify a subject’s corporate, professional and risk profile such as criminal and civil litigation profile, regulatory profile, debt profile, and adverse media profile.
• Provide comprehensive and detailed written narrative of findings and potential risks.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity of the procedures performed and information presented.
• Communicate seamlessly and promptly with Client Business lines, Leadership team and other internal stakeholders.
• Adhere to targets of quality and productivity.
• Prepare updates to Project Managers / Team Leads as appropriate.
• Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
• When applicable, escalating and/or drafting and filing potentially suspicious activity reports when suspicious activity is identified in line with client SLA and regulatory reporting requirements.
• 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).
• 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.
• Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crimes activity.
• 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:

• End to end understanding of Transaction Monitoring/ KYC/ Screening/ Fraud Operations/SAR filing/CDD/EDD and documentary and non-documentary verification and as per relevant policy, nature of business, source of wealth/funds, and customer screening against the watchlist of Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media.
• Experience working on EDD, investigative due diligence, customer due diligence or other risk-based public records and open-source research review.
• Working knowledge of PEP screening, sanctions screening, and adverse media screening processes.
• Working knowledge of public records and open-source research.
• Professional or native fluency in another language such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).
• CAMS certification. 

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.