Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert SME c2c job opportunities Whippany, NJ

Role: Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert SME
Locations: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Note: Candidate needs to be in the office 3 Days every week. Local or
candidates from Nearby states only.

Job Description:
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.