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Investigator Analyst Level II

Guidehouse, San Antonio, TX, United States


Job Family Investigator

Travel Required None

Clearance Required None

What You Will Do

Perform AML alert/case reviews, seeking to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes and suspicious activity.

Apply research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets in order to make logical and adequately supported determinations regarding unusual and potentially suspicious activity.

Apply consistent and well-documented analysis consistent with industry standards to ensure success in transaction monitoring.

Conduct an end-to-end and meticulous review of potential illegal or suspicious activity.

Complete a time-sensitive and meticulous analysis of each instance of potential anti‑money laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries.

Assess customer profiles and client data to identify whether activity is consistent with typical purchasing/payment activity, including Acceptable Use Policy adherence and Know Your Customer efforts.

Document findings in narrative style format in the manual and automated process case management system and prepare updates to Project Managers/Team Leads as appropriate.

Make determinations for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.

What You Will Need

5 days in office requirement.

Bachelor's degree and minimum 2+ years of prior relevant experience in transaction monitoring and SAR preparation; relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or an advanced degree.

Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance).

Experience working with manual and system‑generated alerts/cases for the detection of potentially suspicious activity.

Ability to assess risks and identify deviations.

Knowledge of reporting requirements related to suspicious activity reports and transaction activity.

Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crime, including money laundering, terrorism financing activities and fraud, as it appears in transactional data.

Solid Excel skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

3+ years of experience assessing and reviewing system generated and manual AML alerts and/or escalations/SAR write‑ups for potentially suspicious activity.

CAMS or ICA certification.

Experience with OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques.

End‑to‑end understanding of transaction monitoring/KYC/screening/fraud operations, jurisdiction‑specific SAR filing, and narrative from documentary and non‑documentary verification aligned with relevant policy, nature of business, source of wealth/funds, and customer screening against the watchlist of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media.

Ability to conduct detailed investigations using vendors and open sources to remediate compliance alerts and independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies.

What We Offer Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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