Job Description

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Financial Crimes Consultant with one of our large Banking clients.

Location: Hybrid – Charlotte, NC or Minneapolis, MN

Onsite expectation: 3 days onsite per week

Pay range : 70-90/HR

Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.

Top Requirements:

• 7+ years in Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery/Corruption
• Experience via work, training, military, or education
• Advanced knowledge of risks, controls, mitigation, inherent & residual risk
• Expertise in AML, Sanctions, ABC (including assessing, auditing, testing)
• Strong background in Financial Crimes Risk Management & regulatory expectations
• Deep understanding of governance, regulations, industry best practices

Overview

Risk Assessment - Design & execute the 2026 TRAs across the bank

Lead and enhance our client's Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) program by executing comprehensive risk assessments—including Enterprise-Wide and Targeted Risk Assessments (TRAs)—to meet regulatory expectations and internal governance standards. Drive strategic alignment of TRA methodology with EWRA, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Oversee design and execution of 2026 TRAs, validate inputs, maintain evidence repositories, and produce scoring, heat maps, and reporting templates. Deliver high-quality, timely outputs that support enterprise commitments and strategic objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Provide subject matter expertise to shape the strategic direction and enhance the financial crime risk assessment framework that includes AML. Sanctions and Anti Bribery and Corruption risk assessments.
• Align TRA methodology and processes with the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA).
• Drive the design and execution of 2026 TRAs.
• Validate TRA inputs and maintain an evidence repository.
• Complete TRA scoring and produce initial heat maps.
• Develop reporting templates and collaborate with our client's resources to co-create TRA reports.
• Support knowledge transfer and transition activities to our client's permanent team.

Key Deliverables

• Project plan
• 2026 Financial Crimes TRA Target Selections & Methodology
• Recommendations for TRA and EWRA alignment and enhancement
• Procedures and Controls
• Scoping Questionnaires for each TRA Target Selection
• Target Questionnaires for each TRA Target Selection
• Documentation and Evidence Repository for all AUs
• Report Templates
• Draft 2026 TRA Reports
• Transition Plan

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications: Advanced levels of experience surrounding risks, controls, risk mitigation, and assessing inherent risk and residual risk.

• Advanced level of experience in AML, Sanctions or Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) roles and or assessing, auditing, testing AML, Sanctions or ABC risk and controls.
• Experience in Financial Crimes Risk Management including regulatory expectations, controls, new product & business initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the ever-evolving governance and regulatory environments as well as industry and risk-related best practices.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with an ability to translate ambiguous ideas/issues into well-defined plans/solutions with a track record for delivering results.
• Effective communicator, both orally and written, with the ability to ask well-crafted questions and present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, good listener who engenders creative thinking
• Ability to develop and articulate sound proposals to key stakeholders, and an ability to influence and drive timely decision making.
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational change.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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