Financial Investigations Managing Consultant

Job Family

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Up to 10%

Active Top Secret (TS)

Support complex U.S. Government financial crime and illicit finance investigations by independently conducting investigative research, analysis, and documentation related to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber‑enabled financial crime, and related threats.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently conduct investigative research and analysis using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, law enforcement reporting, intelligence, open‑source, and commercially available sources to support ongoing illicit finance investigations.
• Support the development of administrative records, evidentiary memoranda, decisional memoranda, and supporting documentation for special collections actions (e.g., Section 311 actions, Geographic Targeting Orders, Demand Letters, 5318(k) subpoenas, Section 314(a) requests).
• Analyze financial and investigative information to identify patterns, typologies, and indicators of illicit activity, and translate findings into defensible investigative narratives and recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation of briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and written products for senior government stakeholders with limited oversight, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to quality standards.
• Support data collection, organization, and validation activities, coordinating with data analysts to ensure information is suitable for investigative and analytical use.
• Track work products, manage assigned investigative tasks, and contribute to reporting and quality control processes.

• ACTIVE and CURRENT Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminal justice, international affairs, finance, economics, intelligence studies, or related discipline).
• 6+ years of experience supporting investigations involving money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber‑enabled crime, or complex financial crimes.
• Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information sources, including financial data, open‑source information, and government or law‑enforcement‑derived reporting.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated experience addressing foreign policy, international relations, or illicit finance issues in specific geographic or regional portfolios (e.g., Russia/Eurasia, China/East Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, or Europe).
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute investigative tasks and produce high‑quality written products with minimal revision.
• Strong experience synthesizing complex information into clear, well‑reasoned findings and recommendations.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Ability to work on‑site full time in the Washington, DC / Vienna, VA area in a classified environment.

• Prior experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, or federal law enforcement financial investigations.
• Familiarity with BSA‑derived data and financial crime typologies.
• Exposure to special collections authorities (e.g., Section 311 actions, GTOs, Demand Letters, subpoenas) or regulatory investigative processes.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and/or working alongside data analysts to support data-driven investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate investigative findings to non‑technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

The annual salary range for this position is $-$. 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.

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…