Job Family:

Investigator

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do (Insider Trading/Market Surveillance):

Identify potential insider trading, information barrier, and market manipulation scenarios through investigations and analysis of trading alerts
Research market-moving events, conduct an analysis of the trading in the context of the trades being reviewed, develop and support a recommendation
Investigate potential trading issues flagged by the business units, such as the Global Markets & Banking and Asset and Wealth Management segments
Liaise with strategy groups, Engineering, and Technology in the development, review, and testing of new/existing automated surveillance models and output
Coordinate with the Anti-Money Laundering Group globally on trade-related investigations and potential escalations which may result in the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
Pursue ad-hoc projects related to trading around market-moving news events such as drug trials, merger & acquisition announcements, offerings, corporate accounting scandals, etc.
Participate and potentially lead working groups that focus on enhancing controls/quality of the trade surveillance program

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years’ experience/working knowledge of many different product types such as fixed-income securities, equity options, and other derivatives such as CDS and CFDs
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, experience with large data sets, proficient in data manipulation and presentation)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Proficiency with Bloomberg Online/Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters and other market data tools and aptitude for research
Interest in capital markets, current events, and financial news
Ability to identify and draft a narrative explaining trading strategies
Strong communication skills, comfort developing a recommendation and supporting it by presenting and explaining analysis
Team player with great attitude and work ethic
Ability to multi-task on several different assignments/projects
Interest in working on a global team dealing with global businesses
FINRA SIE and/or Series 7/63 preferred

What You Will Do (AML Investigator Analyst II):

Identify potential gaps and assist with creating and providing training to junior analysts and provide support on more complex cases.
Work efficiently in a production driven environment, while delivering the expected highest quality standards.
Determine risks associated with customer types when engaged in customer due diligence.
Research, identify and analyze time-sensitive data from multiple sources, and document findings in a written work product.
Conduct an end-to-end and meticulous review of potentially illegal or suspicious activity, leading to an escalation and/or a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) file recommendation.
Submit written work product for review by Guidehouse and client-led quality control teams, make the requested adjustments as necessary, and apply the feedback going forward.
Compare and contrast common business entity types and determine if the transactions and pattern fit what’s expected for that type of customer.
Determine mitigating measures for various risk customers.
Always adhere and follow client policies, procedures, and requirements.
Conduct transaction monitoring of assigned accounts to assess potential suspicious activity on the account, such as money laundering, terrorism financing and any other possible financial crimes activity.
Have the capacity to accurately and timely analyze and pull data from multiple sources to work effectively and under scenarios that may present multiple complexities simultaneously.
Adhere to and comply with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, etc.), as well as adhering to company policies and procedures and client requirements.
Pay attention and respond to email communication in a professional and timely manner.
Attend and actively participate in required company and client training courses.
Accurately record time and workflow progress on a daily basis.
Have the capacity to adapt to different emerging and shifting priorities depending on the project and client needs.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. However, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate/Advanced) and Microsoft Word.
Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crime, including money laundering, terrorism financing activities and fraud, as it appears in transactional data.
Knowledge of US reporting requirements as it relates to suspicious activity reports and cash transaction activity.
Transaction analysis skills related to international wires, corresponding banking, cash, and check activity.
Strong data analysis, problem solving, and organizational skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Minimum 2-4 years of experience directly working with AML investigations/SAR write-ups for potentially suspicious activity.
ACAMS, CFE, or similar professional certifications.
Advanced/expert Excel skills.
Bilingual communication skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, and establish cooperative and collaborative working relationships.

The annual salary range for this position is $53,000.00-$88,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.