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Financial Crimes & Compliance Analytics Consultant

Sia is a next‑generation, global management consulting group, founded in 1999 and born digital. Our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility.

We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant with deep expertise in Financial Crimes, Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Compliance Analytics. In this role you will partner with Technology and Fintech clients to design, test, and optimize cutting‑edge regulatory and compliance solutions.

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 (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 experience.
• 3+ years of experience in AML/Financial Crimes Compliance, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, or Regulatory Technology/Data Analytics in a compliance context.
• Deep understanding of financial crimes regulations (Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, FinCEN requirements and/or 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 and 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 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 $92,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual performance‑based discretionary bonus.
• Robust health coverage: 3 medical plans, dental & vision, life insurance, and voluntary plans.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts: 401(k) with 4% match, HSA, FSA.
• Family‑friendly benefits: 100% paid parental leave for eligible new parents, child‑care and commuter benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 9 company holidays plus floating holiday.
• Extras: college‑savings & student‑loan repayment assistance, monthly cell‑phone stipend, wellness program access.
• Employee Assistance Program and well‑being resources.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Sia we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.

Office Workplace Guidelines

Sia provides a flexible workplace environment. Consultants in our primary market offices (New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco) are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and to attend the office at least three days per week.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time Sia does not intend to employ applicants requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.