Investigative Analyst

US104 Guidehouse Managed Services LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Analyst to perform AML alert and case reviews, applying research and analytic techniques to assess potentially suspicious activity across multiple jurisdictions. The role includes meticulous reviews of potential AML activity, documenting findings, and preparing updates for project leadership.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of compliance experience, knowledge of BSA/OFAC/FinCEN guidelines, and strong Excel skills to support reporting and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in Financial Compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance).
• Experience with manual and system-generated alerts/cases for detecting potentially suspicious activity.
• Ability to assess risks and identify deviations; detect red flags for financial crime.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML alert/case reviews to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Apply analytic techniques to digest complex data and determine suspicions.
• Document findings and prepare updates for Project Managers/Team Leads.
• Make determinations for potential SAR filings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor degree

CAMS/ICA certification

Tools

OSINT techniques

Case management systems

Job description

Job Family: Investigator Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

The responsibilities of the Analyst will include, but are not limited to: Performing AML alert/case reviews, seeking to mitigate risks associated to financial crimes and suspicious activity. Applying research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets in order to make logical and adequately supported determinations in regard to unusual and potentially suspicious activity. Applying consistent and well-documented analysis consistent with industry standards to ensure success in the following daily efforts of Transaction Monitoring: Conducting an end-to-end and meticulous review of potential illegal or suspicious activity; Completing a time-sensitive and meticulous analysis of each instance of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries; Assessment of customer profiles and client data to identify whether activity is consistent with typical purchasing/payment activity, including Acceptable Use Policy adherence and Know Your Customer efforts; Documenting findings in narrative style format, in the manual and automated process case management system and prepare updates to Project Managers / Team Leads as appropriate; and Make determinations for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.

What You Will Need:

5 days in office requirement. Bachelor degree and minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in Financial Complaince. However, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance). Experience working with manual and system generated alerts/cases for the detection of potentially suspicious activity. Ability to assess risks and identify deviations. Knowledge of reporting requirements as it relates to suspicious activity reports and transaction activity. Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crime, including money laundering, terrorism financing activities and fraud, as it appears in transactional data. Solid Excel Skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

2+ years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write-ups for potentially suspicious activity. CAMS or ICA certification. Experience with OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Techniques. End to end understanding of Transaction Monitoring/ KYC/ Screening/ Fraud Operations/Jurisdiction specific SAR filing/Narrative from documentary and non-documentary verification and as per relevant policy, nature of business, source of wealth/funds, and customer screening against the watchlist of Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media. Ability to conduct detailed investigations using vendors and open sources to remediate compliance alerts and to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com