Financial Services Commercial Advisory - Financial Crimes, Risk & Compliance | Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse has an aggressive growth strategy for its Financial Crimes, Risk and Compliance (FCRC) practice and currently seeks candidates with relevant financial crimes, fraud, consumer protection, risk management, and / or regulatory compliance experience. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Support Digital Onboarding, Perpetual KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, Trade Surveillance, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and / or Fraud projects and / or related investigations.

• Support enterprise risk management program, risk assessment, controls design, implementation, and testing, third party risk management, compliance program, regulatory change management, compliance testing, and / or regulatory inquiry and response projects, particularly in the areas of consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, asset and wealth management, corporate and investment banking, financial technology / digital assets, and insurance.

• Assist the execution of independent risk assessment, target state design, functional & technical transformation, and regulatory response management to support our client in their modernization and / or regulatory remediation journeys.

• Assist in the development and production of reports, presentations, analyses, and memorandums summarizing observations, trends, and / or recommendations.

• Assist in the development and delivery of proposals to prospective clients.

• Develop relationships with a variety of clients,

• Anticipate and address client concerns and resolving problems as they arise.

• Promote new ideas and business solutions that result in extended relevant services to existing clients.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum 3-5+ years of financial crimes, risk, and compliance work experience at a financial services or management consulting company, or comparable experience working as an advisor to a financial services firm.

• Solid understanding of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws or exposure to the consumer finance industry (Mortgage, Auto, Student, Credit Card, and / or Unsecured Lending).

• Experience with risk assessments, risk and controls matrices, design / operational effectiveness testing, compliance / transactional testing, and / or regulatory response.

• Ability to work as a team with other consultants through all phases of project life cycle.

• Experience creating and submitting written or oral reports to senior management including findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommended actions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint

• Ability and comfort in researching client inquiries and understanding emerging issues relating to financial crimes, risk, and compliance, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.

• Flexibility with respect to assigned engagements and tasks due to challenging deadlines, changing deliverables, and evolving task priorities.

• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

• Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.

• Willingness to travel whenever needed based on client and project needs.

• High-energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree.

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Proficiency with BSA / AML and consumer finance / protection regulatory requirements for retail banking activities, products, and services.

• Strong understanding of BSA / AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and consumer finance / protection regulatory functions and requirements for financial institutions.

• Understanding of relevant banking regulations and supervisory expectations for national and regional financial institutions, crypto / digital assets exchanges, securities / capital markets institutions, and / or regulatory / government agencies.

• Knowledge and practical use of statistical analytics and testing methods.

• Experience working in a professional services or project-based environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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 and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

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.

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