Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Guidehouse - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Richardson, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst at Guidehouse is responsible for performing Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud alert/case reviews to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes and suspicious activities. This role involves applying research and analytical techniques to assess complex information, conducting meticulous reviews of potential illegal activities, and documenting findings in a case management system. The analyst will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performing Anti Money Laundering (AML) and/or Fraud alert/case reviews.
• Applying research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets.
• Conducting end-to-end reviews of potential illegal or suspicious activity.
• Completing time-sensitive analysis of potential OFAC Sanctions violations and suspicious financial activity.
• Assessing customer profiles to identify typical purchasing/payment activity.
• Documenting findings in a transaction monitoring case management system.
• Making determinations and drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR).
• Delivering high-quality work product independently and collaboratively.
• Learning client procedures and adhering to client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university plus 2+ years of experience OR 4-8 years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience reviewing and dispositioning manual and system generated alerts/cases/files.
• 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.
• Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crimes activity.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 to 2 years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write-ups.
• CAMS certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
• 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