Join our Financial Crimes Consulting team and play a pivotal role in assisting global financial services firms with process and policy improvements across a wide spectrum of regulatory compliance areas. Your role will involve contributing to initiatives that strategically enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs and operational processes that support financial crimes risk management. Utilize your expertise and client-facing experience to provide support in the following areas:
- Financial Crime Compliance
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Transaction Monitoring
- Sanctions Compliance
- AML Audit/Review and Enhancement
- AML Compliance for Cryptocurrency
Scope of Duties
- Collaborate with a team to generate valuable and practical insights for our clients, tailoring methods and practices to meet their unique business requirements.
- Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that tackle complex financial crime risks and issues, assisting our clients in meeting global regulatory standards.
- Implement relevant regulations and adopt best market practices effectively.
- Foster strong relationships with EY colleagues and clients, encouraging a culture of collaboration.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in financial crime compliance, risk management, or a related field within a financial services or management consulting firm, or equivalent experience advising financial services firms.
- Specialized expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas/functions:
- MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) function or assistant to MLRO
- Roles at AML regulatory bodies
- Cryptocurrency AML Compliance
- Sanctions Compliance
- Familiarity with financial crime frameworks and regulations, such as the Bank Secrecy Act and EU AML directives.
- Proven track record in effectively managing financial crime risks and in enhancing and implementing compliance programs.
- Experience in change management or transformational projects.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and evaluate financial crime risks.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team interactions.
- In-depth knowledge of financial products, services, and the potential channels for financial crime.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying complex regulations and laws to practical scenarios.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a thorough approach to documentation and reporting.
- Leadership capabilities with the skill to mentor and guide junior colleagues.
- A proactive approach, with the foresight to identify potential issues and devise strategic resolutions.
- Fluency in written and spoken English (minimum B2 level). Proficiency in German is highly advantageous.
Other Requirements
- A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment and the ability to navigate and advise on compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Experience in conducting training sessions on financial crime awareness and compliance procedures.
- The ability to manage projects and initiatives, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Strong ethical standards and integrity, as the role often involves handling sensitive information and making judgment calls on complex issues.
- Ongoing education to stay current with the latest developments in financial crime prevention, detection, and enforcement.
Certifications
- Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering.
What we offer
- Support in acquiring qualifications and certificates,
- Udemy for Business– access to over 3000 courses,
- Go Fluent– platform that offers language courses on various levels,
- EY Badges– global certification of your competencies and an opportunity to earn an MBA title of a reputable Hult International Business School,
- Career Counselor– assigned experienced advisor, who will support your career growth in EY,
- Innovate EY– unique program thanks to which you can create your own start-up utilizing our know-how and financing,
- EY Care&Wellness– benefits program.
Together we create amazing things every day. We have people, a development path and trainings, thanks to which you will be able to grow quickly while gaining experience on various projects.