Risk Management (AML) Coordinator

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What We Look For

We are looking for a Risk Management (AML/CTF/PF) Coordinator.

About the job

Within the professional services environment, the application of effective risk management is fundamental to both successful delivery of client services and promotion of our brand. Risk management (RM) encompasses technical support and processes which enable the delivery of service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and achieve full fee recovery. The RM team supports EY in execution of and compliance with global, regional and local risk management policies and procedures as well as with Financial Crime and Data Protection legislation. The team assists in the development, maintenance, communication and training of key RM policies, provides advice on risk matters and monitors application of policy.

Financial crime risks relating to anti-money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, Anti-Bribery controls, sanctions compliance and tax evasion are a high focus for the regulated businesses and external scrutiny as regulation and practice continues to evolve.

About the team

The Risk Management Team is a small team consisting of a Deputy Risk Management Leader, a Risk Management Coordinator and Risk Management staff. The Deputy Risk Management Leader oversees the entire Risk Management Team. The coordinators oversee the Risk Management staff.

This vacancy is for the role of Risk Management Coordinator. Although the main area of focus will be AML/CTF/PF you will support the Firm’s compliance in all areas of financial crime risk.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be a key member of the Risk Management with responsibility covering money laundering, terrorism, tax evasion, sanctions compliance and Anti-Bribery regulation. The key responsibilities entail:

Coordinating Risk Management staff

• Providing oversight and support for the Risk Management staff by understanding the teams objectives, goals and purpose to align behavior and actions according the teams visions
• Training Risk Management Staff and helping them understand and use the correct methodology, approach, protocol or practice
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism toward work challenges

Overall responsibilities

• Keeping up to date with potential AML/CTF/PF  and sanctions related risks an performing Enhanced Due Diligence on high risk clients in preparation of (Risk Management) Leadership approval
• Providing expert advice to the (Deputy) Risk Management Leader, engagement teams, quality leadership and senior management on client acceptance and continuance
• Providing training and communication to raise awareness and update the firms knowledge repository
• Managing (technical) financial crime queries from client facing staff
• Analyze and clearly present data and other information to identify significant trends or key issues
• Understand and apply the correct methodology, tools and technology
• Keeping up-to-date with legal, regulatory and industry practice developments
• Involvement with other areas of general risk management/compliance

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Regulatory compliance experience at Supervising Associate, Manager or similar level in a sophisticated, multi-service line business environment, or financial services organization
• Strong personal communication skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of staff
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to act plan and implement projects, system and process improvements, reviews
• Analysis and problem solving
  
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Previous experience in a similar role (minimum 3 years)
• Bachelor or Master Degree preferably in the field of Finance, Business or Law. Subsequent professional thematic qualification, such as ACAMS, ICA qualified or other regulatory compliance qualification/ACOI accreditation desirable.
• Ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and maintain confidentiality and independence
• Eagerness to learn and develop both personally and professionally