AML Model Validation Manager

Job Description :

RSM is seeking a dynamic Manager to join our Risk Consulting practice and specifically support financial crimes compliance model engagements for our Financial Services clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong audit and second-line risk function background who has worked extensively with financial institutions and is passionate about model validation, financial crime risk, and data analytics.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of second-line risk functions, model risk management (MRM), and governance frameworks (e.g., SR 11-7, NY DFS 504).
• Demonstrated experience with model validation, especially in AML suspicious activity monitoring, sanctions screening, and optimization models.
• Familiarity with common financial crimes models such as NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Verafin, Fircosoft, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python, Alteryx, R or other analytics tools; experience with SQL, or SAS is a plus.
• Ability to manage teams, lead engagements, and mentor junior professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated

Key Responsibilities :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills Required

Data Analytics, Alteryx, Sas, Sql, model validation, Fircosoft, Python