AML/KYC Compliance Lead — Financial Crime Oversight

The Vanguard Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vanguard is seeking a Compliance Specialist to lead AML and KYC initiatives, monitor client activity, and support regulatory compliance across a global client base. You will work in a leadership-capacity within a dynamic team, focusing on detecting suspicious activity and mitigating financial crime risks.

The role emphasizes investigation support, policy-based risk assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance programs and regulatory reporting.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Monitor day-to-day client activity to detect suspicious behavior and assist investigators and analysts with investigations and elevate complex cases as needed.
• Assess and manage client risk through established policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate financial crime and compliance exposure.
• Review internal alerts and reports; resolve exceptions in line with policy and escalate issues that require further investigation.
• Support internal and external regulatory reporting obligations in accordance with guidelines and 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.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Change agent

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LexisNexis

World-Check

Jobbeschreibung

Vanguard is seeking a Compliance Specialist to lead AML and KYC initiatives, monitor client activity, and support regulatory compliance across a global client base. You will work in a leadership-capacity within a dynamic team, focusing on detecting suspicious activity and mitigating financial crime risks.

The role emphasizes investigation support, policy-based risk assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance programs and regulatory reporting.