Economic Crimes Team Advisor - Personal Services Contractorview on SAM.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ECONOMIC CRIMES TEAM ADVISOR The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), Economic Crimes Team (ECT) is recruiting individuals on a competitive basis to serve as resident (long-term) and/or intermittent (short-term) advisors under a personal services contract . To be considered, candidates must be well versed and experienced in applying recognized international standards and requirements related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime development. Significant international travel is required . ABOUT: OTA works in partnership with its foreign government counterparts to carry out its mission to advance international financial security and stability through focused technical assistance to government agencies in developing and transitioning economies. The OTA/ECT – operating through resident or intermittent engagements – assists counterpart governments in the development and implementation of AML/CFT regimes. This work is premised on sound partnerships with host-country stakeholders at ministries of finance, justice, and interior; central banks and other regulatory bodies; and financial intelligence units. ECT technical assistance is aimed at developing the capacity in counterpart countries to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute money laundering, terrorist financing, and the related illicit activity. It is comprehensive in nature and multi-dimensional in focus, to include mentoring and awareness-raising. Activities may also include legal framework development and training. This assistance ranges across the entire spectrum of governmental AML/CFT-related preventive and enforcement activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree in a relevant field (such as criminology, international relations, international development, program management, etc.) or Juris Doctor is recommended. Minimum of ten years' experience, to include experience in at least one of the following: financial sector (banks, money service business, securities, insurance, etc.) AML/CFT regulation and examination; investigation and prosecution of financial crimes; the operation of financial intelligence units; the management of seized and forfeited assets; or the development of multi-stakeholder task forces or working groups focused on financial crimes; At least five years of experience in a field related to technical assistance or combatting illicit finance. Knowledge and understanding of the AML/CFT international standards and best practices. Strong knowledge and experience of AML/CFT risk factors and drivers. Strong writing skills, including the use of editing tools. Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office products and general office equipment. Self-starter with ability to work independently and with confidentiality. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to motivat…