Temporary Senior Associate - Financial Crimes Model Risk Consulting

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Location: Remote or Onsite (NYC, Charlotte, Chicago) | Duration: Project-based

RSM's AML/Regulatory Compliance group is seeking a Temporary Senior Associate to join our fast-growing Risk Consulting practice. This role focuses on financial crimes model validations, tuning, and optimization engagements, as well as broader financial crimes consulting services for financial institution clients.

• Execute model validation activities against BSA/AML and OFAC models, including testing model design, data, output, and governance.

• Apply expertise in BSA/AML and OFAC regulations in financial services environments.

• Identify risks, assess controls, and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment.

• Develop and maintain testing documentation, procedures, and automation tools.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through expert support and guidance.

• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and grow knowledge of AML/OFAC regulations and best practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2 years of financial crimes model validation and/or model risk management experience in financial institutions or consulting.

• Familiarity with financial crimes platforms such as Actimize, Fiserv FCRM, Oracle FCC, Bridger, Fircosoft, or Verafin.

• Strong communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or ACFCS.

• Experience with regulatory agencies (FRB, OCC, FDIC, NYDFS, etc.).

• Proficiency in SQL, R Studio, Python, Alteryx, and Tableau.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong project management and creative problem-solving skills, including interpreting regulations to deliver practical solutions.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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