Financial Crimes Model Risk Consultant (Manager & Senior Associate)
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Duration: September 25, 2025 December, 2025
Location: Onsite in New York City preferred; Charlotte or Chicago also acceptablePosition Overview:
We are seeking two consultants to support financial crimes model risk validation and optimization projects for a global banking client.Manager: Own client engagements, manage deliverables, and lead junior staff while serving as the consulting face to senior stakeholders. This role requires both deep subject matter expertise in financial crimes models and the leadership/consulting skills to run projects independently.Senior Associate: Execute validation and testing activities, support documentation, and contribute to broader financial crimes consulting deliverables under manager guidance.Key Requirements (Manager):7+ years in banking or consulting with focus on financial crimes model validation/optimizationHands-on with AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and KYC/CDD modelsFamiliarity with Actimize, Verafin, Oracle FCCM, Fircosoft (2 3 required)Strong backend coding: Python, R Studio, SQL (must-have); Alteryx preferredKnowledge of model validation standards (SR 11-7, OCC 2011-12, regulatory expectations)Ability to manage teams, coach staff, and oversee high-quality deliverablesStrong client-facing skills: polished reports, executive presence, ability to present to senior stakeholdersCertifications: CAMS preferred; CPA, FRM, or CFA are strong differentiatorsKey Requirements (Senior Associate):Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related fieldMinimum 2 years' experience in financial crimes model validation/model risk managementFamiliarity with platforms such as Actimize, Oracle FCC, Verafin, Fircosoft, Fiserv FCRMStrong knowledge of BSA/AML and OFAC regulationsStrong documentation, communication, and time management skillsPreferred: Certifications (CAMS, CFE, ACFCS), regulatory exposure (FRB, OCC, FDIC, NYDFS), and technical tools (SQL, Python, R Studio, Alteryx, Tableau)Candidate Profile:
The client is seeking consultants who are both technically strong and consulting-ready. The Manager role requires someone who can code, validate, and manage-owning engagements and guiding staff while producing polished, defensible deliverables. The Senior Associate role is for a hands-on contributor who can execute testing, support model risk reviews, and deliver high-quality documentation..