Manager in AML KYC

  • Full-time

Company Description

 

WHO WE ARE 

Sia Partners is a next generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution. With over 1,650 consultants in 16 countries, we will generate an annual turnover of USD 300 million for the current fiscal year. Our global footprint and our expertise in more than 30 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science. As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we develop consulting bots and integrate AI in our solutions.

Job Description

Sia Partners NYC is searching for an individual that has 8-10 years of Management Consulting experience specializing in AML/KYC in Financial Services. This individual must be driven and have strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. As part of the internal activities’ development, you will be involved in the following: 

  • Possess business development and relationship management skills.
  • Development and improvement of our offers via training sessions and workshops.
  • Strong participation in industry Working Groups and creating marketing material (blog, whitepapers…).

Key Responsibilities:

This individual will face off with our Financial Service client(s) and be an advisor to the lines of business regarding implementation and remediation of AML/ KYC controls and escalating AML/KYC issues.

At our Financial Service client (s) the Consultant will liaise with multiple business line management teams to provide recommendations to develop AML/KYC processes that follow the rules, regulations and sanctions in regards to; customer on-boarding, customer refresh and name scanning.

  • Execute and maintain AML/KYC controls, participating in sanctions risk control.
  • Review and approve high risk customers.
  • Oversee the completion of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and specialized Due Diligence for highest risk customers.
  • Process EDD exception requests from the line of business to ensure they are properly approved and tracked.
  • Ensure changes are integrated into enterprise-wide country risk program.
  • Maintain and continually ensure that the PEP and Sanctions lists are up to date.
  • Review potential sanction hits and escalate confirmed hits.
  •  Assist in the self-assessment and remediation of AML/ KYC controls.
  • Develop and overseeing AML/ KYC remediation plans.
  • Verify correction of identified control weaknesses.
  •  Work with management to respond to issues raised by AML/ KYC audits and examinations.
  • Identify AML/ KYC training needs in the line of business and assist with developing the presentations for the training.
  • Develop and report AML/ KYC metrics and prepare management reports for the Business Risk team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a top university. Strong academic background (e.g. Business, Economics, Literature, Political Science, Engineering).
  • 8-10 years of Management Consulting experience required.
  • AML/KYC Expertise
  • CAMS Certifications

What's in it for you?

  • This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing team in NYC that serves some of the most exciting and highly respected Financial Services firms in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with original thinking and cutting-edge solutions and you’ll often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on the business. We are particularly committed to a healthy work-life balance, though being global, there are opportunities to move around.

Benefits:

  • PTO/Sick Days/Holidays, including paid maternity and paternity leave 
  • Healthcare that includes dental and vision, life insurance and 401K matching 
  • Robust learning and development platform, plus Annual seminar 
  • Work directly with clients 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. At Sia Partners, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

 

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