Guidehouse

Financial Intelligence Analyst – Senior Consultant

Guidehouse$98K — $163K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, international affairs, finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial crime analysis, particularly related to AML or sanctions evasion.
  • Proficient in analyzing data from BSA, government, and open-source sources.
  • Experience in managing large datasets and conducting structured/unstructured analysis.
  • Strong analytical writing skills for high-quality intelligence production.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple analytical tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct investigative research for financial crime cases for government and law enforcement.
  • Analyze data sources to create actionable financial intelligence.
  • Identify indicators and patterns in financial crimes, including money laundering and cybercrime.
  • Evaluate complex datasets to uncover emerging financial crime trends.
  • Develop intelligence reports to support decision-making and investigations.
  • Produce strategic analyses on financial crime methodologies for various stakeholders.
  • Effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

  • Medical, RX, dental & vision insurance.
  • Personal and family sick time & company paid holidays.
  • Eligible for discretionary variable incentive bonus.
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Basic & supplemental life insurance.
  • Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
  • Short-term & long-term disability coverage.
  • Student loan pay down program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and personal development opportunities.
  • Skills development and certification options available.
  • Employee referral program and corporate events.
  • Emergency back-up childcare program.
  • Mobility stipend.
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

  • Conduct investigative research and intelligence analysis in support of financial crime investigations for U.S. Government, law enforcement, and international partners.

  • Analyze individuals, corporate entities, transactions, and financial networks using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, government and commercial data sources, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and law enforcement systems to develop actionable financial intelligence.

  • Identify patterns, anomalies, and typologies, and indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber-enabled crime, sanctions evasion, and related illicit activity.

  • Evaluate large and complex datasets to uncover emerging risks, financial crime trends, and relationships among individuals, entities, accounts, and transactions through network and link analysis.

  • Develop clear, accurate, and insight-driven intelligence products, reports, and briefings that support operational decision-making and investigative outcomes.

  • Produce strategic analysis on financial crime methodologies, networks, and evolving threat landscapes for policymakers, regulators, and law enforcement stakeholders.

  • Communicate analytical findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences through written products, presentations, briefings, and visualizations.

  • Ensure all analytical outputs are accurate, defensible, timely, and aligned to mission priorities.


What You Will Need:

  • ACTIVE and CURRENT Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminal justice, international affairs, finance, economics, intelligence studies, or related discipline).

  • 5+ years of experience supporting analysis related to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber enabled crime, sanctions evasion, or other complex financial crimes.

  • Ability to work on site full time in the Washington, DC / Vienna, VA area in a classified environment.

  • Demonstrated experience conducting financial intelligence, AML, fraud, or other investigative analysis using BSA data and commercial, government, and open-source information sources.

  • Experience working with large datasets and conducting structured and unstructured data analysis.

  • Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to independently produce high-quality intelligence products for multiple audiences.

  • Ability to manage multiple analytical tasks simultaneously, prioritize competing requirements, and meet tight deadlines.

  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn complex investigative frameworks and authorities.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Prior experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, or other law enforcement, regulatory, intelligence, or national security missions.

  • Experience developing and delivering training related to financial intelligence, AML, or BSA data.

  • Strong familiarity with BSA derived data and financial investigative concepts.

  • Exposure to foreign policy, international relations, or illicit finance issues in specific geographic portfolios (e.g., Russia/Eurasia, China/East Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, or Europe).

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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