Baker Tilly US

Senior Associate – AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance

Baker Tilly US  •  $43k/yr  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.


Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.


To be added to all ET through Experienced requisitions Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.



Responsibilities:

  • Execute AML/CFT and sanctions independent testing engagements across banking and financial services clients, including performing risk assessments, control testing, and gap analysis against regulatory expectations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, FCA, MAS).
  • Develop testing plans, execute fieldwork, document findings with clear, actionable recommendations, and support audit and regulatory responses, including remediation validation.
  • Conduct end-to-end validations of AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening models, and customer risk rating models.
  • Assess model design, segmentation, thresholds, scenarios, data inputs/outputs, perform conceptual soundness reviews, outcomes analysis, and benchmarking exercises.
  • Prepare detailed validation reports aligned with regulatory guidance (e.g., SR 11-7, model risk management principles).
  • Support ongoing AML operations including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD reviews, alert/case investigations, SAR drafting support, and quality assurance reviews.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within managed service delivery models while ensuring adherence to client SLAs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with onshore teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes and participate in client meetings, status reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Contribute to thought leadership, methodology development, and internal training initiatives.
  • Ensure high-quality execution and delivery across AML Independent Testing, AML Model Validation, and AML Managed Services engagements in accordance with regulatory expectations and client requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Execute AML/CFT and sanctions independent testing engagements across banking and financial services clients, including performing risk assessments, control testing, and gap analysis against regulatory expectations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, FCA, MAS).
  • Develop testing plans, execute fieldwork, document findings with clear, actionable recommendations, and support audit and regulatory responses, including remediation validation.
  • Conduct end-to-end validations of AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening models, and customer risk rating models.
  • Assess model design, segmentation, thresholds, scenarios, data inputs/outputs, perform conceptual soundness reviews, outcomes analysis, and benchmarking exercises.
  • Prepare detailed validation reports aligned with regulatory guidance (e.g., SR 11-7, model risk management principles).
  • Support ongoing AML operations including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD reviews, alert/case investigations, SAR drafting support, and quality assurance reviews.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within managed service delivery models while ensuring adherence to client SLAs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with onshore teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes and participate in client meetings, status reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Contribute to thought leadership, methodology development, and internal training initiatives.
  • Ensure high-quality execution and delivery across AML Independent Testing, AML Model Validation, and AML Managed Services engagements in accordance with regulatory expectations and client requirements.
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About Baker Tilly US

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. 

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 143 territories, with more than 47,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $7 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.    

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
Unknown
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