Sia
Financial Crimes & Compliance Analytics Senior Consultant
Sia, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Financial Crimes & Compliance Analytics Senior Consultant
Our rapidly growing Management consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Financial Crimes, Anti–Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Compliance Analytics. The ideal candidate will play a key role within our emerging Regulatory Technology (RegTech) practice, which partners closely with our Risk & Compliance Advisory team to design, test, and optimize cutting‑edge regulatory and compliance solutions for clients across Technology and Fintech industries.
This role will focus on supporting clients in mitigating financial crime risk by leveraging data‑driven insights, regulatory frameworks, and advanced analytical tools. Senior Consultants will work with large, complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies, enhance monitoring systems, and ensure that compliance programs are both effective and efficient.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with top‑tier Technology clients—helping them detect, prevent, and respond to financial crime risks using data, technology, and regulatory expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with clients to assess and enhance their financial crime compliance frameworks, including AML, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention.
Develop and execute advanced SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets related to customer due diligence, suspicious activity monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
Support model calibration, validation, and tuning for financial crime detection and compliance monitoring systems.
Leverage data analytics tools (Python, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) to identify risk patterns, gaps, and control deficiencies across compliance programs.
Design and implement data governance and quality control processes to ensure the integrity and consistency of compliance data.
Collaborate with technology, legal, and compliance stakeholders to develop and enhance end‑to‑end financial crime management systems.
Create and maintain methodologies, documentation, and dashboards for ongoing monitoring, reporting, and model performance assessment.
Stay abreast of emerging regulations, typologies, and industry trends in financial crimes, AML, and RegTech innovation.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s preferred in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
Proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages (SQL, Python, R, SAS).
Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
Fintech, Technology, or Financial Services Consulting (required).
5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
AML / Financial Crimes Compliance
KYC / Customer Due Diligence
Transaction Monitoring / Sanctions Screening
Regulatory Technology or Data Analytics in a compliance context
Deep understanding of financial crimes regulations (Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, FinCEN requirements and/or equivalent international standards).
Knowledge of typologies and red flags associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.
Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non‑technical teams.
Preferred
Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems (Actimize, SAS AML, Fiserv, etc.).
Strong understanding of relational databases and data warehousing concepts.
Experience with machine learning and predictive modeling techniques.
Understanding of regulatory expectations for model risk management and model validation.
Experience working with regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in financial crimes (AI/ML, blockchain analytics, network analysis).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Additional Information Compensation & Benefits We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.
Annual base salary starting at $128,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance‑based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax‑Advantaged Accounts
401(k) retirement plan, 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter benefits
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well‑being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On‑demand access to Emotional Well‑being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.
Office Workplace Guidelines Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1/OPT) or STEM OPT, TN, etc.
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
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This role will focus on supporting clients in mitigating financial crime risk by leveraging data‑driven insights, regulatory frameworks, and advanced analytical tools. Senior Consultants will work with large, complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies, enhance monitoring systems, and ensure that compliance programs are both effective and efficient.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with top‑tier Technology clients—helping them detect, prevent, and respond to financial crime risks using data, technology, and regulatory expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with clients to assess and enhance their financial crime compliance frameworks, including AML, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention.
Develop and execute advanced SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets related to customer due diligence, suspicious activity monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
Support model calibration, validation, and tuning for financial crime detection and compliance monitoring systems.
Leverage data analytics tools (Python, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) to identify risk patterns, gaps, and control deficiencies across compliance programs.
Design and implement data governance and quality control processes to ensure the integrity and consistency of compliance data.
Collaborate with technology, legal, and compliance stakeholders to develop and enhance end‑to‑end financial crime management systems.
Create and maintain methodologies, documentation, and dashboards for ongoing monitoring, reporting, and model performance assessment.
Stay abreast of emerging regulations, typologies, and industry trends in financial crimes, AML, and RegTech innovation.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s preferred in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
Proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages (SQL, Python, R, SAS).
Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
Fintech, Technology, or Financial Services Consulting (required).
5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
AML / Financial Crimes Compliance
KYC / Customer Due Diligence
Transaction Monitoring / Sanctions Screening
Regulatory Technology or Data Analytics in a compliance context
Deep understanding of financial crimes regulations (Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, FinCEN requirements and/or equivalent international standards).
Knowledge of typologies and red flags associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.
Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non‑technical teams.
Preferred
Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems (Actimize, SAS AML, Fiserv, etc.).
Strong understanding of relational databases and data warehousing concepts.
Experience with machine learning and predictive modeling techniques.
Understanding of regulatory expectations for model risk management and model validation.
Experience working with regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in financial crimes (AI/ML, blockchain analytics, network analysis).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Additional Information Compensation & Benefits We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.
Annual base salary starting at $128,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance‑based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax‑Advantaged Accounts
401(k) retirement plan, 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter benefits
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well‑being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On‑demand access to Emotional Well‑being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.
Office Workplace Guidelines Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1/OPT) or STEM OPT, TN, etc.
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
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