Fin Crime Compliance - Staff

Job description – Staff/Advanced Analyst

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Financial Crime Operations – Analyst

The Compliance team at EY GDS partners with other EY offices across the globe to provide an array of compliance solutions to our clients. The team works on short to long term engagements to assist in establishing, maintaining, and reviewing the outputs of business functions and compliance programs.

Financial crime risks relating to anti-money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, anti-bribery controls, sanctions compliance and fraud are a high focus for regulated businesses and external scrutiny as regulation and practice continues to evolve. Responsible for developing and overseeing the financial crime and fraud prevention framework, designed to ensure client(s) are compliant, protected from risk and loss from financial crime.

The Opportunity

As a Financial Crime Advanced Analyst in our Global Managed Services Delivery team, you will begin your career collaborating with global EY teams to support the delivery of high-quality services to our clients in the financial sector. Your role will introduce you to the fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering, Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Customer/Client, Screening, and Regulatory Compliance engagements. You will contribute to the daily operations of Engagement teams, assist with client updates and interactions, and support Senior Consultants and Managers in your team. Your role will also involve learning about project details, case review, and QC/QA functions. You will have the opportunity to interact with clients to better understand their unique needs and objectives, focusing on supporting the delivery of regulatory remediation and process improvements. As you grow in your role, you will develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter to help address specific business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Crime Compliance Advanced Analyst, you will predominantly support the compliance team in the financial crime space. You will help businesses comply with financial crime regulations and adhere to relevant client(s) policies and procedures related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Handle the day-to-day KYC analyst activity of reviewing KYC files and performing all required checks and controls to ensure completeness and readiness of the file for final review and approval.

• Conduct KYC processes for Retail and Institutional clients, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Perform risk assessments for Corporate and Commercial Banking clients, identifying potential areas of risk.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of KYC documentation and client data.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of KYC guidance documents to reflect current best practices and regulatory changes.
• Handle Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases, including in-depth investigations into high-risk clients and complex ownership structures.
• Analyze and verify the source of wealth and source of funds to detect any potential money laundering or financial crime risks.
• Assess the significance of a client's operations in various countries, understanding the implications for KYC and AML compliance.
• Support senior team members in the continuous improvement of KYC processes and procedures.
• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on the latest KYC, AML, and compliance trends and regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk-based approaches to KYC, streamlining processes for efficiency.
• Talking with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and documentation for client onboarding and review.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory environment in key jurisdictions, particularly with respect to AML/CFT standards.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Time management skills to be able to manage deadline effectively
• Exhibit analytical skills and attention to detail while maintaining a holistic view and logical thinking
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and planning skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 1-3 years of work experience in AML – KYC and/or Sanction Screening and/or transaction monitoring and/or regulatory reporting etc. Experience in Crypto compliance will be an added advantage.
• Strong academic background in Risk, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related financial field.
• Good understanding of banking industry, its products, and services.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure independently as well as collaborate with the team.
• Willingness to travel, within the country and internationally as required.

Functional / Technical Competencies:

• Candidates with good understanding of AML/TM and system data automation are preferred
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Good writing skill and fluent in English
• Demonstrated experience in establishing strong credibility to build relationships with stakeholders to identify gaps and improvements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate with people of all levels and cross-borders

Ideally, you’ll also have

Good communication skills – written as well as verbal

Possess energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead

What working at EY offers

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.