AML Model Validation & Testing Manager

Crowe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a skilled AML Model Validation and Testing Manager to lead testing across systems supporting Financial Crime programs. You will design testing strategies, validate data inputs, and ensure governance controls while collaborating with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver measurable value.

Role requires extensive experience in model validation, AML platforms, and data quality. Travel to client sites may be required; Crowe supports professional growth and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Data Management/Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, MIS, or Statistics/Mathematics.
• 4+ years of experience within the Financial Crime industry.
• 4+ years of model validation, AML system implementation, data lineage, or quality testing experience.
• Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with data analysis, business analysis, and data validation for financial services institutions.
• Experience performing independent testing on models, with risk/controls documentation.
• Experience with model validations of financial crime systems (e.g., Verafin, Actimize, BAM/BAM+, YellowHammer, FCRM, FinanSeer, FiServ, LexisNexis Bridger, FircoSoft, Quantexa, Palantir, Accuity, RDC).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute model validation testing for AML systems and financial crime programs.
• Review governance, risk, and control matrices; assess data quality and data lineage.
• Test data inputs, data mapping, ETL processes, and backtesting to ensure model accuracy.
• Document testing work papers and validation reports for clients.
• Provide engagement oversight, budget guidance, and progress reporting to clients and leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Data Management/Analytics/Finance/CS/MIS/Math

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Cognos

QlikView

Spotfire

D3

Job description

Crowe is seeking a skilled AML Model Validation and Testing Manager to lead testing across systems supporting Financial Crime programs. You will design testing strategies, validate data inputs, and ensure governance controls while collaborating with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver measurable value.

Role requires extensive experience in model validation, AML platforms, and data quality. Travel to client sites may be required; Crowe supports professional growth and a comprehensive