Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location: Whippany NJ (2 Day Onsite) Duration: 6 plus months

"Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and support initiatives around intelligence gathering, customer exits, complex investigations, and intelligence-sharing frameworks. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing strategic frameworks, guiding risk-based decisions, and fostering partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in support of financial crime prevention efforts".

Key Responsibilities:
Lead complex and high-risk investigations into financial crime including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions evasion.
Develop and enhance frameworks for intelligence gathering and analysis, ensuring actionable insights are shared appropriately within legal and regulatory boundaries.
Design and maintain a robust customer exits framework for cases linked to financial crime risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and reputational risk appetite.
Produce clear and compelling reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and governance forums.

Key Skillset & Experience Required:
6+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, intelligence, investigations, or similar roles.
Strong understanding of global AML/CFT regulations, sanctions regimes, and typologies.
Proven experience designing or operating intelligence-sharing frameworks and exit governance models.