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Sia

Financial Crimes & Compliance Analytics Senior Consultant

Sia, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Financial Crimes & Compliance Analytics Senior Consultant Sia is a next‑generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, creativity, and responsibility. We help clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation, mitigating downside and maximizing opportunity.

We employ over 3,000 consultants across 48 locations in 19 countries. In the Technology Business Unit, we support digital, operational, and organizational transformation with deep expertise in compliance and risk management, technology partnerships, data science, and more.

Job Description We are seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Financial Crimes, Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Compliance Analytics. The role supports our RegTech practice, partnering with Risk & Compliance Advisory to design, test, and optimize regulatory and compliance solutions for Technology and Fintech clients.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with clients to assess and enhance 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 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 (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.

5+ years of experience in at least one of: 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 collaborate 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 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.

Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary starting at $122,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Annual performance‑based discretionary bonus.

Robust Health Coverage

Three medical plans.

Dental and vision.

Life, AD&D, and other voluntary insurance.

Tax‑Advantaged Accounts

401K retirement plan, 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment.

Health Savings Account (HSA).

Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Health, Dependent Care, Commuter.

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, and personalized support from a Well‑being Coach.

Employee Assistance Program at no cost, providing free confidential counseling, emotional support services, and on‑demand emotional well‑being resources.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Sia is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, and business needs.

Office Workplace Guidelines 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, now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or work authorization.

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