Financial Crimes Risk & Compliance SME – Senior Consultant

Sia•Bellevue, WA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Crimes Risk & Compliance Senior Consultant supports clients in strengthening their financial crimes programs through risk-based, data-informed solutions. This role focuses on transaction monitoring, alert dispositioning, and regulatory compliance, helping organizations design and optimize detection frameworks, case handling processes, and governance practices. Senior Consultants contribute to client engagements by conducting analysis, developing practical recommendations, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Product, and Technology. They play a key role in translating regulatory expectations into actionable processes, supporting investigations and monitoring activities, and enhancing program effectiveness. This position is ideal for professionals who combine financial crimes knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in financial crimes, risk, or regulatory compliance within consulting, fintech, technology, payments, or digital financial services environments
Working knowledge of AML Frameworks
Experience supporting detection, alert review, and case disposition processes within a financial crimes or trust & safety program
Familiarity with regulatory expectations and industry standards applicable to fintech, payments, or digital financial products
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Compliance, Risk, Product, Operations and Technology
Ability to translate regulatory or risk requirements into scalable processes for technology-enabled products and platforms
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify risk trends or anomalies
Experience drafting or maintaining policies, procedures, or governance documentation in a regulated or risk-focused environment
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, product-driven or client-facing environment
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

experience with data tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Python, or similar) is a plus
Master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Support client delivery on-site or remotely by contributing to project workstreams and producing high-quality deliverables
Manage day-to-day tasks, track timelines, and coordinate activities across stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Risk, Product, Engineering, and Operations) to design and improve detection, monitoring, and alert disposition processes
Develop end-to-end processes for suspicious activity detection, review, escalation, and resolution for various Fintech products
Create and maintain SOPs, playbooks, and project documentation aligned with regulatory expectations
Facilitate cross-team discussions to align on program scope, standardized approach, and design solutions
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support client recommendations and compliance initiatives
Summarize insights and present findings clearly to clients and internal teams
Facilitate effective meetings and maintain clear communication with clients and team members
Use AI tools independently to increase efficiency and improve deliverable quality (e.g., drafting, synthesis, analysis support, QA).
Identify practical AI use cases in client and internal contexts that create tangible value (e.g., time savings, error reduction, improved insights).
Apply AI responsibly by validating outputs (sources, logic, calculations) and exercising sound judgment before finalizing work.
Review all AI-generated content for accuracy and completeness and ensure no unreviewed AI output is submitted as final.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Annual base salary starting at $130,600 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Annual performance based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
401K retirement plan
4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)