Senior Specialist, POD Lead (AML)

KPMG LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Specialist, POD Lead (AML) to join our Managed Services practice in Orlando, FL. The role leads a pod of AML specialists, delivering timely monitoring, alert reviews, and case investigations while coaching staff and ensuring quality outcomes.

You will develop SOPs, collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to mitigate risks, and report on AML metrics and operational insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience supporting client engagements in an operational or delivery capacity.
• Minimum three years of experience supervising or managing delivery teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is expected.
• Demonstrated AML operations experience, including transaction monitoring, alert handling, and case management.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a POD of specialists and analysts within Managed Services ensuring timely and accurate AML task delivery.
• Supervise POD members, review work for quality, and provide actionable feedback.
• Oversee AML operations including monitoring, alerts, and case investigations in line with standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and user guides for consistent AML delivery across PODs.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to mitigate delivery risks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present status reports to clients and Lead Specialists; support ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Uphold integrity and a respectful, professional work environment.

Skills

AML operations

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, POD Lead (AML) to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a POD of specialists and analysts within the Managed Services environment, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of AML-related tasks in alignment with engagement SLAs and KPIs
• Supervise and coach POD members providing guidance and support, reviewing work for quality and completeness, providing actionable and documented feedback, and resolving policy and procedural queries
• Oversee AML operational delivery including transaction monitoring, alert reviews, and case investigations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and client expectations
• Develop and maintain SOPs and user guides to support consistent AML delivery practices across PODs
• Collaborate with internal leadership and client stakeholders to identify and mitigate delivery risks, elevate issues, and implement corrective actions
• Prepare and present status reports to clients and Lead Specialists, highlighting POD performance, AML metrics, and operational insights; act with agility to support engagement-specific requirements, ad-hoc client requests, or procedural shifts as deemed necessary by project leadership to ensure seamless service delivery
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience supporting client engagements in an operational or delivery capacity; minimum three years of experience supervising or managing delivery teams
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated expertise in AML operations, including transaction monitoring, alert handling, and case management
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead teams in a target-driven environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)