Financial Crimes Compliance

Responsibilities:

• Advise on issues related to Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations including reviewing complex structures and higher risk customers for AML related risks
• Draft and negotiate contractual provisions pertaining to AML sanctions, and anti-corruption issues all across the business
• Review, advise on, and oversee the execution of transnational due diligence pertaining to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption concerns
• Assist in identifying and reporting suspicious activity
• Understand, advise on, and assist with implementing the Firm’s Global KYC Standards
• Review, interpret, and advise on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to AML
• Participate in internal governance committees
• Represent the Firm in relevant industry groups and other external forums
• Assist, and work with outside counsel as necessary in representing the Firm, before regulatory authorities in matters related to AML legal issues
• Provide support for special projects arising from the administration of the GFC program
• Develop content for and deliver specialize training to relevant internal audiences concerning AML legal issues
• Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders across the firm, including legal, compliance, regulatory relations and risk – to ensure appropriate execution of the Firms enterprise-wide financial crimes prevention program

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a consultancy business, financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body
• Ideally experience from a Big 4 firm, or a boutique specialist AML consulting firm
• Strong understanding of financial markets and banking transactions
• Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to AML as well as sanctions and anti-corruption
• Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail, and effective time management
• Strong project management skills
• Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately escalate issues internally
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and team-player attitude
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license