Job Family:
Investigator
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
None
What You Will Do:
- Completing vendor and open-source searches for client customers due diligence reports to assist in risk mitigation.
- Obtaining and reviewing client account transactions during a defined review period to check for suspicious activity such as structuring, pass-through, etc.
- Completing investigations case and alert support.
- Assisting with ranking clients according to customer class, transaction history, adverse media, etc.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree (4+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for formal degree)
- 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.
- 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 proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite Products.
- A demonstrable willingness to work more than 40 hours when needed.
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.
- 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.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new policies, procedures, and vendor systems.
The annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. 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.
