AML Advisory & Technology Specialist

AML Advisory & Technology Specialist

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Job Description:

The AML Advisory & Technology Specialist will aid in analyzing and providing data to Financial Crime systems, while assisting with the technical and data components of implementing and/or validating Financial Crime Risk and other regulatory & compliance systems. Our Financial Crime solution offerings range from Financial Crime audits and validations to Financial Crime technology implementation and enhancement, affording our consultants the ability to understand several aspects of Financial Crime risk management and provide opportunities to widen their breadth of expertise and knowledge. We are looking for a professional with experience in the data housed in banking and compliance source systems, to advise our clients on how best to transform that data into their compliance systems and/or to independently test existing data lineage from source systems into Financial Crime systems.

The individual will work with a team lead, members of data design, implementation or validation analysts and provide expertise at large financial institutions. Typical systems include Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), fraud detection and watch list screening systems. The ideal candidate would have an understanding of AML technology and demonstrated experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with large AML advisory/consulting engagements at large and mid-sized financial services companies.
• Aiding to define and develop technical and data requirements for AML systems.
• Aiding in the configuration of an AML system.
• Designing, planning for, and executing data workstreams as part of an AML system implementation.
• Performing data analysis, data mapping, and data validation in support of an AML system implementation project or performing independent testing on existing system implementations.
• Maintaining a working knowledge (functional and operational) of the rules and regulations, including but not limited to BSA, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC.
• Conducting/facilitating internal or client facing meetings/presentation.
• Collaborating and developing partnerships with clients, prospects, colleagues, and communities
• Innovating new ideas and solutions to address existing and emerging areas of global risks
• Exhibiting strong communication skills when consulting with senior management, C-Suite client personnel, and government regulators
• Employing robust business writing skills to effectively develop and present deliverables

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years minimum experience in leading data-related projects at retail banking organizations and/or professional services or AML consulting.
• Experience working with multiple financial services data sources/data source systems and awareness of data management and data integration principles.
• Knowledge of banking deposit, loan, mortgage wire, ACH data.
• Highly effective communication skills, as well as strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task and complete projects on time.
• Team-oriented, with experience collaborating with diverse teams.
• Strong research skills and sound knowledge in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with on-line research systems.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with banking compliance requirements, including laws applicable to anti-money laundering, including the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC.
• Experience with AML based systems such as Actimize, Mantas, Norkom, FCRM or SAS.
• Experience working in a professional services or project-based environment managing the implementation of an AML System.