EY Senior Manager Forensics/Extended Assurance 

Switzerland, Zurich, Zurich 

119432868

The (Senior) Manager in Forensics/Extended Assurance: Regulatory & Financial Crime Compliance is responsible for leading and managing compliance activities and providing assurance that the company is operating in line with regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing regulatory audit engagements, compliance programs, managing risk assessments, and ensuring that internal policies and procedures are aligned with external regulatory expectations.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide regulatory assurance in financial crime-related topics (e.g., AML/KYC and Sanctions Compliance).
• Analyze and optimize Financial Crime Compliance Management Systems.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues and provide guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments both within and outside of the company, as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports to management, governance committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
• Lead, plan, and manage projects, including writing proposals, defining scope, overseeing fieldwork, and preparing deliverables, ensuring that a high-quality integrated service is provided on time.
• Provide employee training on financial crime-related topics.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team with backgrounds in Legal, Compliance, Audit, and IT.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Swiss Certified Accountant would be an advantage.
• Five to eight years of work experience in Assurance/Compliance within a Financial Services company in the Banking/Wealth Management area.
• Deep knowledge of the Swiss regulatory environment and experience dealing with regulatory bodies.
• Excellent English and German skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments, as well as sensitive and adversarial situations.
• Critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and customer-oriented approach.
• Flexible and able to adapt to new situations.

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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