Financial Crimes Compliance CDD/EDD Analyst

Guidehouse
US - Texas - Lewisville
February 4, 2025

Job Family:

Investigator

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The responsibilities of the Financial Crimes Compliance Customer Due Diligence (CDD) / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst will include, but are not limited to:

Conducting customer identification and verification processes for both consumers and business customers to assess the risk profile of new/existing customers.
Ensure new customers are onboarded following the company's Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures by creating customer profiles, inclusive of reviewing and verifying customer documentation, where required.
Identify gaps in customer profile requiring further information to facilitate customer onboarding.
Conducting investigative research of individuals, entities and/or events related to current or prospective customers through public records, open-source media, vendor systems or other research tools and reviewing customer's onboarding documentation according to current procedures to identify, assess and mitigate BSA/AML risk.
Analyzing transaction data for patterns and anomalies using general reasoning and logic; conducting detailed research, fact finding, and analysis; developing a narrative from research findings and identification of transaction patterns and anomalies; and assisting with research and data gathering activities.
Applying research and analytic techniques to digest information sets to make logical and draft assessment summaries and other written investigative work products to support judgment, decisions, and recommendations.
Verify customer identify documentation and perform EDD when necessary.
Determine if a subject is on a sanctions, watch, debarment, political exposure, or other prohibited entity list using proprietary databases and public records research, as necessary.
Applying research and analytic techniques to assess complex information sets to make logical and adequately supported determinations regarding EDD procedures commensurate to a subject's risk profile.
Monitor high-risk accounts and conduct periodic reviews based on risk assessment.
Investigate and escalate any suspicious activity or potential financial crime concerns identified during the CDD/EDD process.
Document findings and analysis in case management systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.
Conducting advanced public records and open-source research to identify subject risk profiles and write clear and detailed reports summarizing potential finding.
Executing and delivering high quality work product, functioning both independently and in a collaborative setting with a focus on client satisfaction.
Learning client procedures, systems, and processes and adhering to client requirements.
Stay updated on the latest regulatory developments and changes in KYC requirements as well as potential indicators of fraud or other suspicious activity.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite Products.
A demonstrable willingness to work more than 40 hours when needed.
5 days in office required.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Prior experience working in a financial crime's compliance role for a financial services company.
Previous experience in a KYC, due diligence investigations, or compliance role, preferably in the payment industry. Specific experience conducting external research / screening tools a plus.
Understanding of customer verification and investigative due diligence methods.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e. g. , BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance).
Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crimes.
General Compliance function and process knowledge (Transaction Monitoring/ Screening/ Fraud Operations/ SAR Reporting/Identification and Verification of Customers, KYC, CDD and EDD).
Professional or native fluency in another language such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-*** or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse. com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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