Financial Crime Model Validation Senior Consultant
About The Position
The Financial Crime Model Validation and Testing Senior Consultant supports analysis and provision of data for Financial Crime systems, as well as the technical and data components of implementing or validating Financial Crime Risk and other regulatory and compliance systems. Crowe’s Financial Crime work includes audits and validations, technology implementation, and enhancement. The role 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 consultant works with a team lead and data design, implementation, or validation analysts at large financial institutions. Typical systems include AML transaction monitoring, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), fraud detection, and watch list screening. The position calls for familiarity with AML technology and experience in financial services. It includes contributing to project delivery, client relationships, account planning, and solution development, while continuously developing technical and transferable skills and using technology to improve client outcomes. The role requires willingness to travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of experience leading data-related projects at retail banking organizations, in professional services, or in AML consulting.
- Experience working 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 approach and experience 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 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 in professional services or a project-based environment managing the implementation of an AML system.
Responsibilities
- Assist with large AML advisory and consulting engagements at large and mid-sized financial services companies.
- Help define and develop technical and data requirements for AML systems.
- Assist with configuring AML systems.
- Design, plan, and execute data workstreams as part of AML system implementations.
- Perform data analysis, data mapping, and data validation for AML system implementation projects, or independently test existing system implementations.
- Maintain working functional and operational knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, including the BSA, 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.
- Innovate ideas and solutions addressing existing and emerging areas of global risk.
- Communicate effectively with senior management, C-suite client personnel, and government regulators.
- Develop and present deliverables using strong business writing skills.
- Contribute to account planning, identify opportunities to add value, and support high-quality delivery.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package.
- Flexible work-life balance.
- Career coaching and support for career goals and aspirations.
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and supports talent development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
