AML/Sanctions Model Validation Consultant

Accountabilities

• Independently review and challenge financial crime risk models while providing actionable insights to enhance model performance, governance, and compliance.
• Evaluate model conceptual soundness, data quality, performance metrics, and overall effectiveness.
• Review machine learning models used for alert generation, anomaly detection, customer risk scoring, sanctions screening, and false-positive reduction.
• Analyze transaction monitoring and sanctions screening methodologies, including tuning approaches, threshold calibration, and screening outcomes.
• Assess model limitations, identify potential risks, and provide recommendations for strengthening controls and governance frameworks.
• Prepare detailed validation reports documenting findings, testing results, and improvement opportunities.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring models align with industry expectations and risk management standards.

Requirements

• Experienced AML and sanctions professional with a strong background in model validation, financial crime risk management, and analytical review.
• 5+ years of experience in AML and sanctions model validation or related financial crime risk functions.
• Strong understanding of AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening processes, and financial crime risk models.
• Experience evaluating machine learning models, model performance, data quality, and validation methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify weaknesses, and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear validation documentation.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Must reside in the continental United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation range of $90-$110 USD/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote contract opportunity available to candidates located in the United States.
• Initial one-month project engagement with potential extension opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial crime compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Flexible remote work environment designed for experienced professionals.
• Potential access to benefits such as healthcare plans, retirement contributions, paid time off, and parental leave depending on eligibility and engagement terms.