Consultant​/Senior Consultant - Risk Consulting - Financial Crime & Compliance

Overview

EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice is an advisory unit that provides risk management support to banks, insurers, and asset managers. We are seeking a senior professional with market‑risk experience in the banking industry or in advisory services.

In the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team you will:

• Provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, FCC, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit to financial‑services clients.
• Assist organizations in maintaining effective and efficient controls for managing organizational and strategic risks.
• Contribute to the advisory business in FCC by delivering services on target operating models, business processes and internal controls that satisfy regulatory requirements while preserving customer experience.

• Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients.
• Contribute to support and deliver on engagements related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal controls to our clients.
• Deliver technical aspects of the FCC system relevant to CDD, AML monitoring and payment screening.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to improve transaction monitoring and sanction screening defenses for the financial services sector and conduct transaction system optimization by using advanced analytical algorithms to identify trends.
• Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills.
• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading‑edge best practices.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge and be able to draw on subject matter specialists accordingly.
• Self‑motivated with lots of energy and drive.
• Effective project management and teamwork skills.
• You will assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.
• You will also establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships.
• You’ll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives and will consistently drive projects to completion, determining that the work is of high quality.

• 2 – 4 years relevant Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT, Sanctions, Anti‑Bribery & Corruption and Fraud) experience in banking, insurance, asset management, and/or in a big public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators. Knowledge of other jurisdictions’ AML regulations and environment, and practical experience in the industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.
• Graduate degree in law, finance or commerce preferred.
• Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills.
• Analytical skills: specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus.
• Exposure to the MENA region will be an advantage.
• Arabic proficiency is a must. Good English communication skills.
• Experienced in FCC‑related technology projects, such as payments screening, transaction monitoring, & /or customer risk rating systems preferably at a large/complex financial institution.
• Understanding of financial regulations and laws related to financial crime, such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.
• Track record with a leading consulting firm in the MENA region.

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop their career in a dynamic organization.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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.