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Vanguard

Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

Vanguard

. Lead investigations into potentially fraudulent, suspicious, or high-risk activity and recommend appropriate actions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Crimes Compliance, including AML, KYC/CDD/EDD, and fraud investigations, while effectively managing risk assessments and regulatory reporting. Proven ability to analyze complex data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial crimes prevention and detection capabilities.

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Financial Crimes ComplianceAML Transaction MonitoringFraud InvestigationsRisk ManagementKYC/CDD/EDD

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisRisk-Based Decision MakingRegulatory ReportingFinancial Crimes RegulationsSanctions ComplianceCustomer Due DiligenceSuspicious Activity InvestigationsMonitoring FrameworksEnhanced Due DiligenceFinancial Crimes Typologies
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
CAMSCFECFCS
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesInvestment ManagementBankingBrokerageRegulatory Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead investigations into potentially fraudulent, suspicious, or high-risk activity and recommend appropriate actions
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence and risk assessments on individuals, entities, and transactions across business lines
  • Review and analyze alerts, reports, and monitoring activities, resolving complex exceptions and escalating matters when appropriate
  • Partner with compliance, legal, risk, and business teams across regions
  • Prepare and maintain regulatory and internal reporting documentation
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen financial crimes controls, processes, monitoring frameworks, and share best practices
  • Serve as a trusted resource and consultant on financial crimes matters
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging threats, regulatory developments, and financial crimes typologies
  • Support regulatory examinations, audits, and external inquiries
  • Mentor and guide less experienced team members
  • Participate in strategic projects enhancing financial crimes prevention, detection, and risk management capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Crimes compliance, AML, fraud investigations, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions compliance, risk management, or related field
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
  • Experience analyzing complex data, conducting investigations, and making risk-based decisions
  • Strong understanding of financial crimes regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing outcomes
  • CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or similar financial crimes certifications are a nice-to-have, but not required
  • Experience within financial services, investment management, banking, or brokerage environments
  • Knowledge of AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity investigations
  • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model with enhanced flexibility
  • In-person learning, collaboration, and connection
  • Opportunities to mentor and contribute to employee development