Senior Financial Crime Model Validator & Testing Lead

Crowe-Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an AML Model Validation Manager to lead testing for financial crime systems, including transaction monitoring and watchlist screening. You will design validation strategies, review data lineage, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality client outcomes.

The role requires 4+ years in AML, data testing, and model validation, with experience in SQL/Python and analytics tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in data, analytics, finance, CS, MIS, or statistics/math.
• Minimum 4+ years in financial crime, model validation, AML systems, data lineage, or quality testing.
• Experience with independent testing on models and documenting testing in workpapers.
• Knowledge of data cleansing, integration, and data mapping concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute model validation testing for AML systems across transaction monitoring, risk scoring, and watchlist screening.
• Design or update testing strategies, risk controls, and validation documents for client deliverables.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders and manage engagement progress and budgets.
• Evaluate model governance, data inputs, KPIs, and alert review processes for effectiveness.

Skills

Data analysis

Business analysis

Data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Management or Analytics

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Cognos

QlikView

Spotfire

D3

Job description

Crowe is seeking an AML Model Validation Manager to lead testing for financial crime systems, including transaction monitoring and watchlist screening. You will design validation strategies, review data lineage, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality client outcomes.

The role requires 4+ years in AML, data testing, and model validation, with experience in SQL/Python and analytics tools. Travel may be required.