Senior Associate – Anti-Money Laundering(Financial Services)

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RSM's AML/Regulatory Compliance group is currently seeking a strong resource to join our fast growing Risk Consulting practice at the Senior Associate level. This position will lead and deliver regulatory compliance internal audits, assessments, model validations and other services at client locations within financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work individually or as part of a team to execute model validation activities and testing against BSA/AML and OFAC models, including assessing risks related to model design, data, output, and governance.
• Demonstrate expertise in BSA/AML and OFAC including BSA/AML and OFAC laws and regulations as well have some experience and understanding of how to apply requirements in financial service environment
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
• Participate in the development and maintenance of testing documentation, procedures and tools to automate and standardize validation processes
• Contribute to strong client relationships through positive client support and sound expertise
• Participate in ongoing training programs to maintain and grow knowledge in BSA/AML and OFAC regulations and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics or related field
• The individual must possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring that they meet internal and external deadlines.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Minimum 2 years of AML, Sanctions and/or Model Validation experience in financial institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS, FIBA, or ACFCS certifications
• Familiarity with AML and sanctions systems such as Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Fircosoft or Verafin systems
• Proficiency in SQL coding and/or use of data analytics and visualization tools such as R Studio, Alteryx, Python and Tableau
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Strong project management skills including demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing workloads to meet deadlines and work objectives.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and ability to interpret information and regulatory requirements in order to advise clients on compliance issues by implementing sound solutions.

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