Financial Crime Model Validation Senior Consultant

Crowe•Boston, MA

7d•$77,600 - $153,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Crime Model Validation and Testing Senior Consultant supports analysis and provision of data for Financial Crime systems and assists with technical and data components of implementing or validating Financial Crime Risk and other regulatory and compliance systems. The work spans Financial Crime audits and validations, as well as technology implementation and enhancement. The consultant advises clients on transforming data from banking and compliance source systems into compliance systems and independently tests existing data lineage from source systems into Financial Crime systems. The role works with a team lead and data design, implementation, or validation analysts, providing expertise to large financial institutions. Relevant systems include Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), fraud detection, and watch list screening. The position calls for AML technology understanding and financial services industry experience. Consultants are expected to learn continuously, collaborate across teams, use technology and emerging AI capabilities to improve efficiency and client outcomes, and contribute to project execution, client relationships, account planning, and high-quality delivery. The role includes travel and requires adherence to Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, as well as ethical conduct and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience leading data-related projects at retail banking organizations and/or in professional services or AML consulting.
Experience with multiple financial services data sources or source systems and awareness of data management and data integration principles.
Knowledge of banking deposit, loan, mortgage, wire, and ACH data.
Highly effective communication skills and strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and complete projects on time.
Team-oriented and experienced collaborating with diverse teams.
Strong research skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and online research systems.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with large AML advisory and consulting engagements at large and mid-sized financial services companies.
Aid in defining and developing technical and data requirements for AML systems.
Aid in configuring an AML system.
Design, plan, and execute data workstreams as part of an AML system implementation.
Perform data analysis, data mapping, and data validation for AML system implementation projects, or conduct independent testing of existing system implementations.
Maintain working functional and operational knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, including BSA, the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC.
Conduct or facilitate internal and client-facing meetings and presentations.
Collaborate with and develop partnerships with clients, prospects, colleagues, and communities.
Develop innovative ideas and solutions addressing existing and emerging areas of global risk.
Communicate effectively with senior management, C-suite client personnel, and government regulators.
Use business writing skills to develop and present deliverables.
Contribute to account planning, identify opportunities to add value, and support high-quality delivery.