AML Model Validation Senior Consultant

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Job Description:

AML Model Validation Senior Consultant

The AML Model Validation Senior Consultant is expected to understand and execute model validation processes on systems which support Financial Crime programs, including transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment/rating, and list screening/interdiction systems. Responsibilities will include designing and/or updating testing strategies (e.g., creation of or enhancement to risk and control matrices) which will aid in the independent testing of these systems.  Testing could include control design testing, control operating effectiveness testing, and/or issue validation testing.  Candidates will be required to execute analytical projects working closely with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver value to financial institution clients.   Testing in the Model Validation domain will include:

• Review of model governance, including processes surrounding
• Critical challenge of model design and development as compared to intended use
• Testing of data inputs, including data quality issues, data mapping, ETL processes, and controls for balancing and reconciliation
• Assessment of model user access controls, key performance indicators (KPIs), and alert review processes
• Evaluation of model performance, including tuning and sanctions sensitivity testing
• Documentation of testing using standardized work papers and development of reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Data Management or Analytics; Finance; Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Statistics/Mathematics.
• 2+ years of experience within the Financial Crime industry.
• 2+ years of model validation, AML system implementation, data lineage, or quality testing experience.
• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, business analysis, and data validation, activities with financial services institutions.
• Experience executing model validations of financial crime systems, including but not limited to: Verafin, Actimize, BAM/BAM+, YellowHammer, FCRM, FinanSeer, FiServ, Lexis Nexis Bridger, Accuity, RDC, and others.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of banking and compliance systems.
• Demonstrated experience working in a results-driven environment within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to actively engage with stakeholders to collect information, and issues, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Highly effective verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, organizational, and core project management skills.
• Possesses knowledge of the challenges of data cleansing and integration.
• Ability to work with IT and business personnel.
• Travel up to 20% as required by client needs.

Preferred:

• Experience with data extraction tools such as SQL/Python.
• Experience with visualizing and communicating analytical results using technologies such as Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, QlikView, Spotfire, and D3

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 04/10/2026.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $77,600.00 - $153,800.00 per year.

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Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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