Senior Consultant - Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime

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Key responsibilities

EY is currently seeking for a Senior Consultant with experience in Financial Crime/Regulatory Compliance matters in the financial sector. As a Senior Consultant you will be responsible for participate in the design, development, and management of projects related to the mitigation of regulatory compliance risk, namely in the prevention of Financial Crime and Money Laundering and Fraud.

In those projects you will be able to:

• Support customers through the definition of governance and internal control models, policies, processes, and procedures;
• Coordinate the implementation of applicable requirements and guidelines;
• Support customers through authorization processes submitted to supervisory authorities;
• Conduct independent reviews to verify if the customers internal policies and procedures are compliant with the regulatory framework;
• Verify the implementation of supervisory measures issued by supervision authorities;
• Participate in training sessions for customers;
• Support customers in the implementation of KYC/CDD and KYT internal processes (including business-as-usual support);
• Participate with both regulatory and technology insights to help customers to identify, monitor and mitigate compliance risks to their business;
• Monitor changes and analyse in detail financial regulation and guidelines applicable to the financial system (namely, emerging regulations related to artificial intelligence).
   

To qualify for the role, you should have

• Academic Education in legal, financial, management or economics;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Financial Crime/Regulatory Compliance in financial services sector;
• Background in a consulting firm, financial institution, law firm and/or financial supervisor/regulator environment;
• Knowledge of the financial regulatory and Money Laundering framework;
• Strong desire to acquire or develop new knowledge and improve skills;
• Relevant qualification from an internationally recognised body (e.g ICA, ACAMS) is a plus;
• High level of integrity and professional ethics;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Detail-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills, showcasing a problem-solver mindset that is proactive in identifying challenges and eager to find process improvements;
• An interest in leveraging technology to enhance process efficiency, demonstrating an innovative approach to transforming traditional processes into tech-driven solutions;
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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