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Apptad

Senior Anti-Money Laundering Consultant

Apptad, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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We are seeking an experienced

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

to join our team supporting

Compliance and Risk Management initiatives . The ideal candidate will have a

deep understanding of AML laws, regulations, and financial crime prevention strategies , with hands-on experience in banking environments. The AML SME will serve as a

trusted advisor and technical leader , ensuring compliance with

BSA, AML, OFAC, and other regulatory requirements , while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, controls, and processes. Provide

expert guidance on AML compliance

and financial crime prevention frameworks to stakeholders across risk, compliance, and operations teams. Partner with

teams

to design, implement, and enhance AML programs and procedures. Lead

AML risk assessments, transaction monitoring improvements, and system enhancement initiatives . Collaborate with technology teams on

AML model development, tuning, and validation . Monitor regulatory changes and

translate them into actionable business requirements . Support

audit and regulatory exams , providing evidence and explanations to external regulators and internal auditors. Conduct

training sessions and workshops

for teams on AML processes, regulatory updates, and best practices. Drive

continuous improvement

by identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions in AML operations. Ensure compliance with

Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, FinCEN, and global AML regulations . Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree

in Finance, Business, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred). 8+ years of experience

in AML, financial crime compliance, or related functions within large financial institutions. Proven expertise with

AML systems

such as Actimize, Mantas, or equivalent. Strong knowledge of U.S. AML laws and regulations , including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, FinCEN, and FATF guidelines. Experience in

transaction monitoring, KYC, CDD, EDD, and suspicious activity reporting (SARs) . Strong

analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret complex regulations into practical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience

presenting to senior leadership and regulators . Certifications preferred: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist ( CAMS ) Certified Financial Crime Specialist ( CFCS ) ACAMS Advanced Certifications (e.g., AML Risk Management, AML Audit)

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