Senior / Manager in Extended Assurance: Regulatory Compliance

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Our Assurance Service Line’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth. The EY audit team is focused on quality and is bound by a service approach that is connected, responsive and insightful.

We are looking for you as a Senior / Manager in Extended Assurance: Regulatory Compliance in Geneva.

The Opportunity

The Senior / Manager in Extended Assurance: Regulatory Compliance is responsible for leading and managing compliance activities and providing assurance that the company is operating in line with regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing compliance programs, managing risk assessments, and ensuring that internal policies and procedures are aligned with external regulatory expectations. 

Your main tasks

• Conduct regulatory audits (FINMA) for clients in the banking sector
• Analyze and assess current regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, policies, and standards.
• Conduct compliance advisory activities on projects and investigations in the areas of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance
• Provide employee training on compliance-related topics, policies, or procedures.

Skills and qualities for success

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) preferred.
• Extensive experience in a compliance role within the relevant industry.
• Strong expertise in the Anti-Money Laundering area
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and experience dealing with regulatory bodies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certification in compliance (e.g. CAS Compliance in Financial Services, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)) is a plus.

What we offer

• A culture that promotes diversity and further education
• An environment that constantly opens new doors for you through knowledge exchange, flexibility, and recognition, in a modern workplace that offers the necessary flexibility.
• An open and collaborative work culture based on honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
• During your employment with us, you can acquire a recognized, company-owned, and free MBA (EY Tech MBA) from Hult International Business School - free of charge. *

If you can demonstrate that you meet the above criteria, then apply online for your new challenge. Ref. No.: 331541. Please indicate your preferred location and preferred start date in the cover letter. For further information, please contact our Recruitment Team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).

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*Excludes EY contractors, interns, and alumni.

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