Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Guidehouse - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Mid 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, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and documenting findings in a transaction monitoring case management system. The analyst will work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality work while adhering to client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Anti Money Laundering (AML) and/or Fraud alert/case reviews.
• Mitigate risks associated with financial crimes and suspicious activity.
• Apply research and analytic techniques to assess complex information sets.
• Conduct end-to-end reviews of potential illegal or suspicious activity.
• Complete time-sensitive analysis of potential OFAC Sanctions violations and suspicious financial activity.
• Assess customer profiles and client data for typical purchasing/payment activity.
• Document findings in a narrative format and prepare updates for Project Managers/Team Leads.
• Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR).
• Learn client procedures, systems, and processes.

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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 to 2 years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts.
• CAMS certification.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Referral program