Financial Crime Senior Associate

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Risk Management Services    
Career Family 
Role Type 
Senior Associate  
Competency 
Financial Crime 
Current Rank:  
65 
Senior Associate - FinCrime - Risk Management Services 
The opportunity 
We are seeking a Senior Associate who will support with the development and execution of EY’s global 1st line of 
defence compliance processes. The role will be part of the Global Delivery Services (GDS) team who provide 
enablement services to the EY network, including risk management. The opportunity is to join the GDS Central 
Financial Crime Team who are responsible for the execution or financial crime prevention controls across the EY 
network.   

The Senior Associate will obtain, review and critically analyse Client Due Diligence as part of our commitment to 
comply with non-negotiable laws, including Anti-Money Laundering and supporting compliance with Economic & 
Trade Sanctions. The Senior Associate will be a trusted advisor to Risk Management and client servers, supporting 
on the evaluation of risk in support of the timely acceptance and continuance of client work.  
The roles offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work with senior members of the Global Financial Crime 
team as well as members of the Risk Management executive more broadly, to increase visibility and awareness of 
EY’s financial crime programs throughout the business. 

Your key responsibilities 
• Conduct research into clients (corporates and individuals) using public and subscription services to 
support their identification and verification.  
• Critically analyse due diligence information in support of ‘Know Your Client’ procedures to identify where 
further information is required. 
• Perform screening on clients to identify Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons and Adverse Media, ruling 
out false positives as needed and escalating potential hits for further analysis.  
• Perform a risk assessement of clients using the due diligence gathered to support the formation of a risk 
profile for each client.  
• Support and provide direction to less experienced members of the team, offering solutions and guidance.  
• Lead project work when requested by Managers and own the delivery of agreed outputs within agreed 
timelines.  
• Liaise directly with client serving teams to convey requests in clear, consistent language.  
• Encourage client serving teams to work directly with the Central Financial Crime Team to build trust.  
• Contribute towards the testing and validation of technology systems used to support financial crime 
prevention when needed. 
• Actively participate in programs, projects and activities 
Skills and attributes for success 
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment to meet commitments. 
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Adopts a client first approach, prioritising responsiveness, quality and clear articulation.  
• Ability to work in a global environment 
• Good analytical skills with a logical mind-set 
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills 
To qualify for the role, you must have  
• At least 4 years of work experience in Know Your Client, Client Due Diligence, Anti-Money Laundering, 
Economic and Trade Sanctions or Anti-Bribery and Corruption.  
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills in English 
• Intermediate level of knowledge in MS Office  
• An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and economic and trade sanctions. 
• An external qualification in financial crime prevention would be an advantage although is not a 
requirement for the role.  
Technologies and Tools  
• Experience in MS office suites like Microsoft 365, MS excel, PowerPoint 
• An awareness of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and PowerBI. 
Work Location: Mckinley West, Taguig City, Philippines 
What we offer 
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – 
Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies, and 
sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, 
we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate 
with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We will introduce you to an 
ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.  
• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.  
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful 
impact, your way.  
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader 
the world needs.  
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice 
to help others find theirs.  
About EY 
EY | Building a better working world 
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and 
build trust in the capital markets.  
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and 
help clients grow, transform and operate.  
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find 
new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. 
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 
The exceptional EY experience. It is yours to build.  

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.