AML Model Validation Consultant

TALENT SHIFT; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shift, LLC seeks an experienced AML Model Validation consultant for a remote project lasting at least 3 months. The role focuses on independent validation of AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and financial crimes risk models.

You will evaluate machine learning models, assess screening systems, calibrate thresholds, and prepare validation reports with governance recommendations. Continental US residency required; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AML and sanctions model validation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Must reside in the continental U.S. and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• No visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent model validation of AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and financial crimes risk models.
• Evaluate ML models used for alert generation, anomaly detection, and risk scoring.
• Assess AML and sanctions transaction screening systems, tuning methodologies, and threshold calibration.
• Prepare validation reports and provide governance recommendations.

Skills

AML model validation

Data quality

Performance testing

Regulatory compliance

Model governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced AML Model Validation consultant for our client on a project basis. This contract role is fully remote and expected to last for at least 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent model validation of AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and financial crimes risk models, including conceptual soundness, data quality, performance testing, and outcome analysis.
• Evaluate and challenge machine learning models used for alert generation, anomaly detection, customer risk scoring, sanctions screening, and false‑positive reduction.
• Assess AML and sanctions transaction screening systems, including tuning methodologies, threshold calibration, screening effectiveness, alert quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare validation reports, document findings, identify model limitations, and provide recommendations to strengthen model governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or other related fields
• 5+ years of relevant AML and Sanctions Model Validation experience
• Qualified applicants must reside in the continental U.S.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About TALENT SHIFT, LLC

Talent Shift, LLC is a marketplace that matches professionals with projects at dynamic companies across the globe, including exciting opportunities in advisory, assurance and tax. Our community is cultivated by a team of dedicated professionals working to help clients navigate hybrid workforce strategies and connect contract workers with projects they love. Talent Shift, LLC is a subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP. Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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