Compliance Specialist AML/CFT Program Oversight

The Vanguard Group•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the Fight Against Financial Crime at Vanguard. We are in pursuit of an individual with industry experience in Anti Money Laundering, Know Your Client, and Compliance Operations. In this crucial role, you'll be at the forefront of Vanguard's Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Operations in an informal leadership capacity. Join a team committed to protecting financial integrity and combating financial crime. As a Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role in Vanguard’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs. You’ll be responsible for monitoring client activity, conducting due diligence, and supporting regulatory compliance efforts across our global client base.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, or financial services.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
Experience assessing client risk and applying effective risk mitigation strategies.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environment and exercise sound judgment when evaluating complex situations.
Proven ability to adapt to change, navigate ambiguity, and support evolving business and regulatory priorities.
Experience influencing others, driving process improvements, and acting as a change agent within a team environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams and contribute to shared goals.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct day-to-day monitoring of client activity to detect suspicious behavior.
Assist investigators and analysts with investigations and escalate complex cases as needed.
Assess and manage client risk through the application of established policies, procedures, and controls.
Evaluate high-risk client relationships, identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, and recommend actions to mitigate financial crime and compliance exposure.
Mitigate risk through oversight, process improvements, policy, and procedure review and updates.
Review internal alerts and reports.
Resolve exceptions in line with policy and escalate issues that require further investigation.
Support internal and external reporting obligations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and departmental procedures.
Participate in training sessions and contribute to the development of educational materials for junior team members.
Stay current on regulatory developments and industry trends.
Serve as a compliance consultant and liaison to regulatory agencies.