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Vanguard

Compliance Specialist – AML/CFT Program Oversight

Vanguard

. Monitor client activity to detect suspicious behavior .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance, risk assessment, and financial crime mitigation, with a strong focus on analytical and investigative skills. Capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and driving process improvements while collaborating effectively across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Compliance ExperienceAML KnowledgeRisk AssessmentAnalytical SkillsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills
Risk Mitigation StrategiesRegulatory ReportingInvestigative TechniquesClient Risk AssessmentPolicy Review and Update
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationAdaptabilityInfluencing Skills
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LexisNexisWorld-Check
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesComplianceRegulatory EnvironmentFinancial CrimeRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Monitor client activity to detect suspicious behavior
  • Assist investigators and analysts with investigations and escalate complex cases
  • Assess and manage client risk using established policies, procedures, and controls
  • Evaluate high-risk client relationships and identify risks and vulnerabilities
  • Recommend actions to mitigate financial crime and compliance exposure
  • Oversee risk mitigation through process improvements and policy and procedure reviews and updates
  • Review internal alerts and reports and resolve exceptions in line with policy
  • Escalate issues requiring further investigation
  • Support internal and external regulatory reporting obligations
  • Participate in training sessions and contribute to educational materials for junior team members
  • Stay current on regulatory developments and industry trends
  • Serve as a compliance consultant and liaison to regulatory agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, or financial services
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills
  • Experience assessing client risk and applying effective risk mitigation strategies
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environment and exercise sound judgment when evaluating complex situations
  • Ability to adapt to change, navigate ambiguity, and support evolving business and regulatory priorities
  • Experience influencing others, driving process improvements, and acting as a change agent within a team environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams and contribute to shared goals
  • Familiarity with tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or similar platforms is a plus
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model
  • Enhanced flexibility
  • In-person learning, collaboration, and connection
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Long-term financial wellbeing focus