Bachelor degree and minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring. However, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree. * Knowledge of ...
Bachelor degree and minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring. However, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree. * Knowledge of ...
Transaction Monitoring Crypto Coverage Assessment and Transformation Support Director (AVP)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
This role is centered on hands‑on strategy and execution across the digital assets financial crimes program, including transaction monitoring surveillance, blockchain analytics, RCA, typology ...
Transaction Monitoring Crypto Coverage Assessment and Transformation Support Director (AVP)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
This role is centered on hands‑on strategy and execution across the digital assets financial crimes program, including transaction monitoring surveillance, blockchain analytics, RCA, typology ...
Transaction Monitoring Crypto Coverage Assessment and Transformation Support Director (AVP)
Dallas, TX · On-site
This role is centered on hands-on strategy and execution across the digital assets financial crimes program, including transaction monitoring surveillance, blockchain analytics, RCA, typology ...
Transaction Monitoring Crypto Coverage Assessment and Transformation Support Director (AVP)
Dallas, TX · On-site
This role is centered on hands-on strategy and execution across the digital assets financial crimes program, including transaction monitoring surveillance, blockchain analytics, RCA, typology ...
Transaction Monitoring Crypto Coverage Assessment and Transformation Support Director (AVP)
Dallas, TX · On-site
This role is centered on hands-on strategy and execution across the digital assets financial crimes program, including transaction monitoring surveillance, blockchain analytics, RCA, typology ...
Transaction Monitoring Crypto Coverage Assessment and Transformation Support Director (AVP)
Dallas, TX · On-site
This role is centered on hands-on strategy and execution across the digital assets financial crimes program, including transaction monitoring surveillance, blockchain analytics, RCA, typology ...
Americas Financial Crimes Compliance - BSA/AML Analytics, Analyst
Irving, TX · Hybrid
$71K - $89K/yr
Perform Development of AML Transaction Monitoring Scenario Development and Data Analysis. * Support large strategic optimization and segmentation program to enhance and tune MUFG's GFCD Transaction ...
Americas Financial Crimes Compliance - BSA/AML Analytics, Analyst
Irving, TX · Hybrid
$71K - $89K/yr
Perform Development of AML Transaction Monitoring Scenario Development and Data Analysis. * Support large strategic optimization and segmentation program to enhance and tune MUFG's GFCD Transaction ...
Monitor Canadian payment transactions, including EFTs, wire transfers, real-time payments (RTR), and other payment channels for suspicious activity. * Investigate transaction monitoring alerts ...
Monitor Canadian payment transactions, including EFTs, wire transfers, real-time payments (RTR), and other payment channels for suspicious activity. * Investigate transaction monitoring alerts ...
Monitor Canadian payment transactions, including EFTs, wire transfers, real-time payments (RTR), and other payment channels for suspicious activity. * Investigate transaction monitoring alerts ...
Monitor Canadian payment transactions, including EFTs, wire transfers, real-time payments (RTR), and other payment channels for suspicious activity. * Investigate transaction monitoring alerts ...
Establish and support governance for transaction monitoring scenarios and risk factors, including ownership, review cadence, and escalation. * Drive continuous improvement of the RCA methodology ...
Establish and support governance for transaction monitoring scenarios and risk factors, including ownership, review cadence, and escalation. * Drive continuous improvement of the RCA methodology ...
Establish and support governance for transaction monitoring scenarios and risk factors, including ownership, review cadence, and escalation. * Drive continuous improvement of the RCA methodology ...
Establish and support governance for transaction monitoring scenarios and risk factors, including ownership, review cadence, and escalation. * Drive continuous improvement of the RCA methodology ...
VP, Cyber, Technology and Information Security Risk - Digital Assets
Dallas, TX · On-site
$95 - $170/hr
It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third‑party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess ...
VP, Cyber, Technology and Information Security Risk - Digital Assets
Dallas, TX · On-site
$95 - $170/hr
It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third‑party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess ...
ETL informatica Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
Strong knowledge of triggers, stored procedures, third part tools, and transaction monitoring. * Experience with Java. * Experience in Handling high volume Data and Performance tuning. * SQL ...
ETL informatica Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
Strong knowledge of triggers, stored procedures, third part tools, and transaction monitoring. * Experience with Java. * Experience in Handling high volume Data and Performance tuning. * SQL ...
Compliance Tech AVP
Irving, TX · On-site
$92K - $118K/yr
Support the oversight and day-to-day management of Financial Crimes and Compliance technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, electronic communications surveillance ...
Compliance Tech AVP
Irving, TX · On-site
$92K - $118K/yr
Support the oversight and day-to-day management of Financial Crimes and Compliance technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, electronic communications surveillance ...
It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third-party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess ...
It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third-party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess ...
ETL Informatica Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
Strong knowledge of triggers, stored procedures, third part tools, and transaction monitoring. * Experience with Java. * Experience in Handling high volume Data and Performance tuning. * SQL ...
ETL Informatica Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
Strong knowledge of triggers, stored procedures, third part tools, and transaction monitoring. * Experience with Java. * Experience in Handling high volume Data and Performance tuning. * SQL ...
It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third-party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess ...
It covers key risk areas such as private key management, wallet security, smart contract risk, blockchain integrity, third-party dependencies, and transaction monitoring. The candidate will assess ...
Compliance Tech AVP
Irving, TX · On-site
$92K - $118K/yr
Support the oversight and daytoday management of Financial Crimes and Compliance technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, electronic communications surveillance, trade ...
Compliance Tech AVP
Irving, TX · On-site
$92K - $118K/yr
Support the oversight and daytoday management of Financial Crimes and Compliance technology platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, electronic communications surveillance, trade ...
Transaction Coordinator
Dallas, TX · On-site
The Transaction Coordinator will be to act as the liaison between all parties involved in the ... Maintain a critical dates schedule and monitor all parties involved to ensure deadlines are met.
Transaction Coordinator
Dallas, TX · On-site
The Transaction Coordinator will be to act as the liaison between all parties involved in the ... Maintain a critical dates schedule and monitor all parties involved to ensure deadlines are met.
Transaction Account Manager
Irving, TX · On-site
You will also be expected to track all assets, transactions, associated savings and/or revenue ... Monitoring assets in portfolio and reporting. * Direct actions of outsourced reps, including ...
Transaction Account Manager
Irving, TX · On-site
You will also be expected to track all assets, transactions, associated savings and/or revenue ... Monitoring assets in portfolio and reporting. * Direct actions of outsourced reps, including ...
Transaction Coordinator
Dallas, TX · On-site
The Transaction Coordinator will be to act as the liaison between all parties involved in the ... Maintain a critical dates schedule and monitor all parties involved to ensure deadlines are met.
Transaction Coordinator
Dallas, TX · On-site
The Transaction Coordinator will be to act as the liaison between all parties involved in the ... Maintain a critical dates schedule and monitor all parties involved to ensure deadlines are met.
Transaction Account Manager
Irving, TX · On-site
You will also be expected to track all assets, transactions, associated savings and/or revenue ... Monitoring assets in portfolio and reporting. * Direct actions of outsourced reps, including ...
Transaction Account Manager
Irving, TX · On-site
You will also be expected to track all assets, transactions, associated savings and/or revenue ... Monitoring assets in portfolio and reporting. * Direct actions of outsourced reps, including ...
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What is a transaction monitoring?
A Transaction Monitoring job involves reviewing financial transactions to detect suspicious activity, such as money laundering, fraud, or regulatory breaches. Professionals in this role analyze account activity, investigate alerts, and report findings to compliance teams or regulators. They use specialized software and compliance guidelines to identify unusual patterns. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of financial regulations are essential for this role.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the transaction monitoring position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Transaction Monitoring professional, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial regulations, often supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems such as Actimize, SAS, or FICO, as well as certifications like CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), are highly valuable. Effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to accurately identify suspicious activity, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the organization from financial crime risks.
What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in transaction monitoring?
Professionals in Transaction Monitoring are responsible for reviewing financial transactions, identifying potential suspicious activity, and escalating unusual patterns for further investigation. You'll analyze large volumes of data using specialized software, document findings, and collaborate with compliance teams to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. The role often involves preparing detailed reports, responding to internal and external inquiries, and staying current with evolving anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. Daily work is both analytical and collaborative, making communication and teamwork important aspects of your success.
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Full-time
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Re-posted 20 days ago
Guidehouse rating
7.7
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Job description
Job Family:
Investigator
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The responsibilities of the Analystwill include, but are not limited to:
Performing AML alert/case reviews, seeking to mitigate risks associated to financial crimes and suspicious activity.
Applying research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets in order to make logical and adequately supported determinations in regard to unusual and potentially suspicious activity.
Applying consistent and well-documented analysis consistent with industry standards to ensure success in the following daily efforts of Transaction Monitoring:
Conducting an end-to-end and meticulous review of potential illegal or suspicious activity;
Completing a time-sensitive and meticulous analysis of each instance of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries;
Assessment of customer profiles and client data to identify whether activity is consistent with typical purchasing/payment activity, including Acceptable Use Policy adherence and Know Your Customer efforts;
Documenting findings in narrative style format, in the manual and automated process case management system and prepare updates to Project Managers / Team Leads as appropriate; and
Make determinations for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
What You Will Need:
5 days in office requirement.
Bachelor degree and minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring. However, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance).
Experience working with manual and system generated alerts/cases for the detection of potentially suspicious activity.
Ability to assess risks and identify deviations.
Knowledge of reporting requirements as it relates to suspicious activity reports and transaction activity.
Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crime, including money laundering, terrorism financing activities and fraud, as it appears in transactional data.
Solid Excel Skills.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
2+ years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write-ups for potentially suspicious activity.
CAMS or ICA certification.
Experience with OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Techniques.
End to end understanding of Transaction Monitoring/ KYC/ Screening/ Fraud Operations/Jurisdiction specific SAR filing/Narrative from documentary and non-documentary verification and as per relevant policy, nature of business, source of wealth/funds, and customer screening against the watchlist of Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media.
Ability to conduct detailed investigations using vendors and open sources to remediate compliance alerts and to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies.
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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
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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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Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
2005