EY GDS Consulting_Compliance_Senior_LK 

Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo 

819615568

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior in the Financial Crime Compliance team, you will predominantly support the compliance team in the financial crime space. You will help businesses comply with financial crime regulations and adhere to relevant client(s) policies and procedures related to anti- money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.

• Multi-task, learn on the job and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines in a fast- paced environment.
• Devising process documentation and translating complex processes into easy-to-follow instructions.
• Coordinating efforts with internal stakeholders as appropriate
• Work as a member of a team to ensure operational readiness of applications and processes required to conduct AML program requirements.
• Seek to understand the overall process and objective before beginning to work on a task.
• Escalate issues and problems, articulate clearly to leadership, onshore and client team.
• Demonstrate integrity, respect and be able to work collaboratively with team members.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of internal controls for
financial services business processes
• An Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate
Exhibit analytical skills and attention to detail while maintaining a holistic view and logical
thinking
• Actively establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships Prior consulting experience is preferred

To qualify for the role

• 4-8 years of experience in Financial Crime Risk Management supporting banking and financial services industry in managing their BSA/CTF regulatory compliance operations Strong academic background with an MBA/Master’s degree
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Have effective project management and teamwork skills, and the ability to
• work under pressure
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) is advantageous.
• Willing to work in shifts, if required
• Need to work from office
• Willing to work on Indian Holidays as per requirement
• Manage multiple competing priorities and consistently deliver results within strict deadlines
• Subject matter knowledge to address the process concerns, floor queries and coach & mentor AML analysts.
• Willing to travel, within the country and internationally as required

• Bachelor's /Master degree in finance, economics, law, or a related field.
• Professional certification in AML (e.g., CAMS, CFE) is highly desirable.
• Experience in AML compliance, with a focus on transaction monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and other relevant technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Proficiency in the following Financial Crime Areas will be an added advantage:
• Transaction Monitoring: Review suspicious transactions, including transfers, deposits, and withdrawals, to identify suspicious activity. This would also include:
o Customer Information Review: Assess historical and current customer data and interactions to detect potential financial crime risks.
o Draft in-depth transaction review narratives in-line with the risk level and client requirements.
o Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs): Investigate and report suspicious activity, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) concerns, for assigned business units.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teaming skills

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

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