BDO USA, LLP
Manager, Forensics - AML
BDO USA, LLP, Seattle, WA
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Manager, Forensics will be responsible for leading, managing, and directing staff in performing analysis, examination, review, assessment, and testing in a wide variety of client engagements. The individual in this role will apply leadership and technical experience in anti-money laundering compliance, USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Know Your Client (KYC), and all other laws, regulations, and requirements designed to establish processes to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, and terrorism. The Manager, Forensics will serve as a designated point of contact with client personnel on engagements, thus good communication skills and a strong presence is required.
Job Duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Software:
Language(s):
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Colorado Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Maryland Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $163,800
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Washington Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Washington DC Range: $90,000 - $163,800
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Job Summary:
The Manager, Forensics will be responsible for leading, managing, and directing staff in performing analysis, examination, review, assessment, and testing in a wide variety of client engagements. The individual in this role will apply leadership and technical experience in anti-money laundering compliance, USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Know Your Client (KYC), and all other laws, regulations, and requirements designed to establish processes to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, and terrorism. The Manager, Forensics will serve as a designated point of contact with client personnel on engagements, thus good communication skills and a strong presence is required.
Job Duties:
- Performs and manages others in the analysis, examination, review, assessment, and testing in engagements related to related to anti-money laundering, USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Know Your Client (KYC), and all other laws, regulations, and requirements designed to establish processes to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, and terrorism.
- Interprets laws, regulations, requirements, industry guidance and best practices in engagements; makes recommendations related to adequacy of client compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
- Directly interacts with client managers and personnel in matters related to engagements including conducting client interviews for engagements.
- Leads and actively participates in client discussions and meetings. Communicates with clients in an organized, and knowledgeable manner, delivering clear, concise and accurate documents and requests
- Analyzes the current business environment, understands client needs, assesses risks and identifies recommendations/areas of improvement
- Creates and/or performs quality assurance reviews for project documentation and deliverables
- Oversees the drafting of reports and findings
- Leads in the development of business opportunities and proposals.
- Monitors and implements industry trends and best practices.
- Creates a positive, team-focused environment
- Informs leadership of progress and issues related to assigned engagements
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, required
- MBA or JD, preferred
Experience:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in anti-money laundering and OFAC sanctions compliance, required
- Financial services experience, required
- Experience in regulatory and compliance projects, required
License(s)/Certification(s):
- ACAMS, CFE, preferred
- JD or CPA, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required
- Experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and customer risk rating tools, preferred
Language(s):
- Secondary language skills, strongly preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong leadership skills
- Self-starter - ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
- Strong delivery focus
- Team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Colorado Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Maryland Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $163,800
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Washington Range: $90,000 - $163,800
Washington DC Range: $90,000 - $163,800
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Click here to find out more!