Senior AML & Financial Crime Model Validation Manager

Crowe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an AML Model Validation and Testing Manager in the United States to lead validation programs across financial crime systems, including transaction monitoring and risk scoring. You will design testing strategies, oversee data quality, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver value to clients.

The role emphasizes independent testing, strong communication, and project leadership, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Data Management or 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.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, business analysis, and data validation within financial services.
• Experience performing independent testing on models with risk/controls documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute model validation testing processes for AML systems.
• Design and update testing strategies and risk/control matrices.
• Validate data inputs, data quality, and data lineage across systems.
• Assess model performance, tuning, and sanctions sensitivity testing.
• Document testing outcomes with standardized work papers and reports.
• Provide oversight to testing teams and manage client engagements and budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Data Management or Analytics; Finance; Computer Science, MIS, Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Cognos

QlikView

Spotfire

D3

Job description

Crowe is seeking an AML Model Validation and Testing Manager in the United States to lead validation programs across financial crime systems, including transaction monitoring and risk scoring. You will design testing strategies, oversee data quality, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver value to clients.

The role emphasizes independent testing, strong communication, and project leadership, with travel as required.