Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

The responsibilities of the Analyst will include, but are not limited to: 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. Requirements include 5 days in office requirement, Bachelors degree and minimum 2+ years of prior relevant experience (or relevant experience 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 detection of suspicious activity, knowledge of US reporting requirements related 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, and solid Excel skills. Preferred qualifications include 3+ years of experience assessing and reviewing AML alerts and SAR write-ups, experience with AML risks associated with cryptocurrencies, CAMS certification, specific experience with cryptocurrency products or digital currency industry, end to end understanding of Transaction Monitoring/KYC/Screening/Fraud Operations/SAR filing/Narrative from documentary and non-documentary verification, and ability to conduct detailed investigations using vendors and open sources. Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, discretionary bonus, parental leave, 401(k), life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability, tuition reimbursement, skills development, employee referral program, corporate events, and emergency childcare program. Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.