About the position
At Strategy & Consulting, we partner with C-suite executives and leadership teams of the world's top organizations, helping them reinvent their businesses to foster growth, competitiveness, and operational efficiency. With deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology solutions, we drive meaningful transformation for our clients, preparing them for future challenges. Our services focus on using data, AI, analytics, and sustainability principles to enable comprehensive enterprise reinvention. As a Financial Crime Senior Manager in the Risk & Compliance team, you will be responsible for developing and executing financial crime strategies that address the complex challenges faced by financial services organizations. Your role is to lead clients through key compliance initiatives, such as anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs, while identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing risk. You will leverage innovative technologies, including data analytics and AI, to design smarter compliance frameworks that help clients stay ahead of evolving regulatory demands.
Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment and management of financial crime risks for top-tier financial institutions, focusing on areas such as AML, sanctions, and KYC.
- Provide strategic advice to clients on implementing regulatory compliance and financial crime programs that enhance their risk management capabilities.
- Manage cross-functional project teams to ensure successful delivery of financial crime solutions, aligning with both regulatory requirements and business objectives.
- Build strong client relationships by developing proposals that address their unique financial crime challenges and position Accenture as a trusted partner.
- Guide clients through change management and transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and processes.
- Stay updated on the latest regulations, technology trends, and industry best practices related to financial crime compliance.
- Support the growth of the Financial Crime practice by contributing to thought leadership, business development, and internal capability building.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, or a related field within banking, capital markets, or insurance, with thorough knowledge of relevant regulations such as AML, FATF, OFAC, and other global standards.
- 3+ years of experience in a risk and regulatory management consulting role, serving financial services organizations.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or a related discipline.
Nice-to-haves
- Expertise in financial crime risk operating models, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in re-designing and improving financial crime processes, using data analytics and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading large, complex engagements.
- Strong client engagement and business development capabilities, with a focus on practice and team growth.
- Knowledge of front- and back-office operations and technology in financial services and FinTech / Payments industries.
