Compliance Consultant

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Compliance Consultant to join its New York-based Compliance team for a 4-month contract role. This consultant will support a range of tasks across the Financial Crimes Compliance program, with a focus on AML/KYC remediation, data clean-up, and sanctions screening. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in AML compliance & work on-site 5 days per week in New York City.

Client Details

Our client is one of the world's most highly rated and well-established financial institutions, with a strong global presence and a growing U.S. footprint through its New York Branch. The firm requires the Compliance Consultant to work five days per week on-site at its Hudson Yards office in New York City, supporting a close-knit compliance team in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Description

• Conduct reviews related to Adverse Media, OFAC Screening, and PEP (Politically Exposed Person) identification and assessment.
• Support ongoing data migration and clean-up projects; ensure accuracy and completeness of KYC records.
• Perform data entry and assist with remediation tasks as required.
• Utilize Excel to support data analysis and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with Compliance and KYC managers to ensure AML and BSA regulatory requirements are being met.
• Assist in special projects, particularly those involving remediation and data quality improvement.

Profile

• Conduct reviews related to Adverse Media, OFAC Screening, and PEP (Politically Exposed Person) identification and assessment.
• 2-5+ years of experience in AML/Financial Crimes Compliance (including exposure to BSA, OFAC, transaction monitoring, etc.).
• Experience conducting Adverse News Screening, PEP reviews, and sanctions screening.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis tools).
• Prior experience with AML/KYC remediation or compliance-related data clean-up projects strongly preferred.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly pay rate for the duration of the 4-month contract, with the opportunity to extend based on performance and business needs. This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a global financial institution while working alongside a collaborative and experienced compliance team in a premier Manhattan office.

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