Assistant Manager FCC And AML Advisory Regulatory And Financial Crime Compliance

Job Description

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: Be the execution lead for smaller client engagements or support workstreams on medium/large scale projects under the oversight of the Project Lead, Engagement Partner/Engagement Director. These projects may include:
• Assurance / Independent FCC assessments:

• Performing AML Program Assessment, Internal Audits;

• Conducting gap analysis;
• Executing Agreed Upon Procedures (AUPs); and
• Participating in Third Party Validation / Monitorship
• AML Program development and uplift:
• Supporting with the development and execution of key elements of firms’ FCC Programs for example FCC risk assessments and Risk Appetite Statement, FCC policies and procedures, Transaction Monitoring Typology Assessments, & Customer Risk Assessment Models under the guidance and with the oversight of the Project Lead
• Project Management:
• Supporting 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

• Driving business development activities, including preparing proposals, marketing efforts, and thought leadership
• Actively participating in client pitches, providing strategic insights and solutions
• Supervising junior team members to ensure high-quality outputs
• Contributing to internal knowledge sharing
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• 5+ years of experience working in Financial Crime Advisory (Consulting) and/or in financial institutions (2nd Line of Defence with advisory type responsibilities);
• Very good practical understanding of the key elements of a robust FCC Program;
• Understanding of Financial Crime Systems I.e. Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions Screening;
• Proficient in drafting policies and procedures related to FCC;
• 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 the execution of small AML Advisory projects and/supporting key workstreams on medium/large scale projects;
• Strong and demonstrated project a