Financial Crime Senior Associate - Uk & jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Key Responsibilities

• Exposure to gap assessments, impact analysis and business readiness assessments for regulatory change management
• Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and industry knowledge of financial products
• Lead components of large-scale client engagements and/or smaller client engagements while consistently delivering quality client services
• Review work products to ensure that the team consistently delivers high quality work
• Understand market trends and demands in the financial services sector and issues faced by clients by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Monitor progress, manage risk, and effectively communicate with key stakeholders regarding status, issues and key priorities to achieve expected outcomes
• Play an active role in mentoring junior consultants within the organization

Must-have:

• Master’s degree in business administration (finance, economics) with at least 8-12 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in regulatory reporting in Banks (FR 2052a/LCR/NSFR/PRA 110/AMM)
• Financial product knowledge and familiarity with liquidity concepts including stress testing metrics such as ILST and the ILAAP framework
• Experience in working in Treasury & ALM department in Banks
• IRRBB risk understanding, modelling & reporting capabilities
• Understanding of Bank’s Balance Sheet and various products like loans, commitments, deposits, derivatives, etc.
• Understanding of cash flows and methods to project the cash flows (principal repayments and interest payments in futures)
• Understanding of discounting techniques and Present Value, Duration, Pv01
• Understanding of interest rate structures (fixed rates, floating rates, benchmark indexes, etc)
• Working Knowledge of FTP (Funds Transfer Pricing) methodologies benchmarking and enhancement plus FTP systems implementation support
• Regulatory understanding of IRRBB regulations (Economic Value of Equity (EVE), Net Interest Income (NII), Daily Gap, Non Traded Market Risk (NTMR), etc
• Understanding of regulatory stress testing scenarios including Recovery and Resolution Planning framework and resolution liquidity metrics such as RLEN or PRA TWD (Trading Wind-Down) capabilities including scenario design and cash flow forecasting
• Business analysis skill around documenting “As Is” model and define Target Operating Model (TOM) for various treasury and liquidity risk management processes.
• Liquidity risk policy and procedures document writing
• Ability to perform data analysis for cross report amount reconciliation. Working knowledge of SQL is a must.
• Strong problem solving and solution development skills
• Knowledge of Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Financial Reporting
• Ability to liaise with business and technical teams of all levels including senior management
• Automation/innovation mindset
• Professional English language written and verbal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Good-to-have:

• Certifications such as FRM, CFA
• Risk management system knowledge/experience
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs
• Previous project management experience
• QRM or equivalent solution working and modelling knowledge
• Ability to query and visualize large data (using Tableau, Qlik, Looker), perform data transformations and data analysis on large datasets
• Testing capabilities (UAT plan, UAT strategy, UAT review and sign off, etc)

Financial Crime Senior Associate - UK&I - Risk Management- Permanent –Newcastle

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management policies and procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand.

Risk management (RM) encompasses the processes that we have in place to ensure that we support service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and achieve full fee recovery.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Assist the manager in handling complex AML/KYC queries and liaise with relevant internal teams
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) testing of internal financial crime controls
• Communicate findings with the QA lead and ensure they are remediated to an adequate standard
• Support in preparing insightful information reports for management
• Acting as a liaison between service lines and FCT to promote financial crime compliance awareness
• Assist in developing and drafting guidance and financial crime related training tailored to service lines
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders across the firm

On the job training will be provided. After proving your abilities, it should be possible to obtain sponsorship for a professional financial crime qualification.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Working knowledge of UK regulatory environment, including the Money Laundering Regulations and relevant sector guidance e.g. AMLGAS, JMLSG, SRA
• Ability to assess financial crime risks, provide practical guidance on risk-based compliance, and clearly articulate related advice and recommendations
• Experience with delivery of best practice QA checks to ensure firm meets the required regulatory standards
• Service orientated and commercially minded at solving problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Good organisational skills

To Qualify for the Role, you must have:

• University degree or professional qualification, preferably in financial crime, accountancy, company secretary, legal or other risk/ compliance
• 2 years’ experience in AML & CDD
• Adaptable and flexible with good team working skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to build strong working relationships with service lines and develop an excellent understanding of their business
• Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
• IT skills

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching 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

Apply now.

Permanent Role, Newcastle.

Requisition Id : 1625348

The opportunity : Analyst-NAT-Assurance-ASU - AUDIT - ACCOUNTING - Mumbai

ASU - AUDIT - ACCOUNTING :

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

CA Inter having Articleship completed in Statutory Auditing.

Basic understanding of accounting and auditing concepts.

Proficient with MS Office Excel and Outlook.

Strong interpersonal and good written and verbal communication skills.

0 to 1 year of experience in Statutory Auditing post completion of CA Articleship

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

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

Financial Crime (CDD) Risk Analyst - Permanent - Newcastle (Hybrid working)

Rank: Level 1
Hybrid Working

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand.

Please note: this opportunity is hybrid, requiring some time in the Newcastle office. Successful candidates will be required to have a manageable commute into work.

Your key responsibilities

You will, as a CDD Analyst, be a key part of a Central CDD team of 30+ members, performing client due diligence on potential and actual clients of EY covering money laundering, terrorism and sanctions compliance. The work involves all first line financial crime client acceptance and continuance procedures for the UK and Ireland business. Responsibilities include:

• Perform risk-based client due diligence on actual and potential clients of the Firm in accordance with EY policies and procedures
• Navigate public databases and internal systems to identify & verify due diligence information
• Conduct adverse screening checks on clients and undertake follow-up research as required
• Manage personal workloads to ensure queues of work are dealt with in a timely manner
• Encourage client facing staff to engage with the Central CDD Team
• Other tasks, as directed by the Team manager and Central CDD Team Senior Manager

Skills and attributes for success

• You will have: good communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of stakeholders, including Partners
• The ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels
• Be a strong team player and proven ability to work with others
• The ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Be enthusiastic, positive and resilient
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
• Be able to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A basic understanding of Client Due Diligence/Anti Money Laundering/Financial Crime
• An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions
• Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment would be an advantage
• Education to degree standard will be an advantage

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching 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

Join our fast-growing Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE as a Senior. You’ll support multi-country client engagements in tax accounting and direct tax, assisting with Group Tax Accounting/Reporting services under US GAAP and IFRS. In this role, you’ll contribute to process improvement and help deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Your key responsibilities

1. Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
• Support tax reporting deliverables received from controllers and tax managers across the Group
• Contribute to US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences
• Prepare and maintain tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes

2. Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and support implementation of process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and related schedules
• Helping drive efficiencies on client’s or EY’s processes, designing and implementing simple solutions to complex processes, leveraging benefits of standardization, centralization and technology
• Contribute to continuous improvement in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements

3. Collaboration & Development

• Assist in mentoring and developing junior staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts
• Collaborate with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers

Skills and attributes for success

• Broad and deep corporate tax compliance experience
• Understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12 frameworks
• Corporate income tax experience (any country or countries)
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multi-country teams
• Ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Organized and able to deliver tax accounting in a short timeframe
• Experience supporting and developing junior staff
• Problem solving capabilities and process improvement mindset
• Ability to manage time to deliver quality output

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree qualified
• 3+ years of experience in corporate tax and withholding tax
• Experience working in direct tax accounting, in professional services or industry (combination preferred, not essential)
• Understanding of the tax reporting process, balance sheet reconciliation process, and basic understanding of direct tax compliance review
• Good understanding of deferred tax concepts
• Good experience in tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills
• Agile to the changing client environment and able to provide quality deliverables under tight timelines
• Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for business development
• Team player with the ability to add value to the current team

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own workload
• Experience working with teams across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory
• Tax transformation/compliance process improvement experience is a plus
• Experience of rollout and/or implementation of tax technology is a plus
• Accounting qualification and/or Tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA) is a plus

Your people responsibilities:

• Enthusiastic Senior Manager with ability to create, support, sustain and lead effective teams
• Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
• Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training international tax professionals
• Significant involvement in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignments

Your client responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide exceptional levels of client service
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges
• Business development skills - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work by proactively managing existing clients and winning new clients.
• High level management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken
• Overall responsibility of quality of client service
• Manage possible leads from other areas of the practice
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage from
• Contribute to successfully extracting maximum value for both EY and clients from the tax services delivered whilst managing risk appropriately for both client and the firm

Skill and attributes for success

• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral

To qualify for the role you must have

• Significant experience in VAT from a professional services background or in-house team
• ATT / ACA / CA or CTA would be an advantage but are not a requirement
• The role would suit an existing Senior Manager but we are happy to discuss the opportunity with an experienced, ambitious Manager

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget

Requisition Id : 1640603

The opportunity : Consultant-AMI-TAX-TAX - GCR - Global Compliance & Reporting - Mumbai

AMI :

TAX - GCR - Global Compliance & Reporting :

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Knowledge on Direct tax and relevant tax updates

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

CA with 2 years experience on Direct tax and good communications skills

about 2 years post qualification experience

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

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