Assistant Manager | FCC & AML Advisory | Regulatory & Financial Crime Compliance

Overview

About the FCC Advisory Practice

• The teams services focus on assurance / independent FCC Program assessments / third party validation and monitorships, and AML Program development, uplift and remediation, including design and implementation of (key elements) of firms’ FCC Programs (such as Financial Crime Risk Assessments, Policies & Procedures development, Target Operating Model design). We also support clients with FCC technology needs, such as independent validation of TM & Sanctions systems, effectiveness testing and optimization and support in the vendor selection and implementation phase.
• As an Assistant Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
• Delivery: Leading and delivering high-quality client engagements (small / medium sized projects) and leading workstreams on large scale projects under the oversight of the Engagement Partner/Engagement Director, such as:
• + Assurance / Independent FCC assessments:

+ Performing  AML Program Assessment, Internal Audits;

• + Conducting gap analysis;
• + Executing AUPs; and
• + Participating in Third Party Validation / Monitorships.
• AML Program development and uplift:
• + Developing and executing for example FCC risk assessments and Risk Appetite Statement, FCC policies and procedures, Transaction Monitoring Typology Assessments, & Customer Risk Assessment Models.
• + Supporting clients with (re-)designing / enhancing their target operating model
• + Undertaking/Supporting AML vendor systems assessment.
• Supporting regulatory interactions
• Delivering FCC training sessions for Boards and across all three lines of defense
• Project Management:
• + Managing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including client updates, progress tracking, billing, and quality assurance
• + Overseeing project engagement formalities, such as conflict checks, client acceptance, and documentation

·        Business & Practice Development

• o Driving business development activities, including preparing proposals, marketing efforts, and thought leadership
• o Actively participating in/leading client meetings, providing strategic insights and solutions
• o Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members to ensure high-quality outputs
• o Building and maintaining client relationships, and communicating clearly and effectively in all deliverables
• Think you've got what it takes to be an Assistant Manger?
• Like the color purple?
• Great.
• Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
• 5+ years of experience working in Financial Crime Advisory (Consulting) and/or in financial institutions (2^nd Line of Defence with advisory type responsibilities)
• Very good practical understanding of the key elements of a robust FCC Program
• Familiarity of regulatory requirements and expectation for AML/CFT, CPF and Sanctions in the UAE

OR

• other key international jurisdictions (such as UK, EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.)
• Proven track record of leading small/mid-sized AML Advisory projects and/or leading key workstreams on large scale projects
• Strong and demonstrated project and stakeholder management skills
• Strong and demonstrated Business Development skills with regard to proposal development, thought leadership
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office applications; and
• A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creative in problem solving, strong analytical skills
• Advantageous but not a requirement:
• Hold a leading professional qualification such as CAMS, ICA, CFE or similar professional certifications
• Experience of assessments of Financial Crime Systems I.e. Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions Screening (Name and Payment)
• Knowledge of other financial crime legislation/regulation (e.g., Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud, Market Abuse) is advantageous but not required
• Keen on expanding business development efforts’; and
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken Arabic is advantageous
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