Investigative Analyst

Guidehouse; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an Analyst/Investigator to perform AML alert and case reviews in a fast-paced environment, applying analytics to digest complex data and detect suspicious activity. You will support transaction monitoring and SAR readiness with well-documented analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of financial compliance experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of BSA/OFAC guidelines; CAMS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in Financial Compliance; substitution allowed.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations (BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance) and reporting requirements.
• Experience with manual and system-generated AML alerts/cases.
• Ability to assess risks and identify deviations.
• Solid Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML alert/case reviews to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Apply research and analytic techniques to digest complex information for determinations on suspicious activity.
• Maintain well-documented analysis for daily Transaction Monitoring activities.

Skills

AML knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Family

Investigator

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

The responsibilities of the Analystwill 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:

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.