About This Role
This role involves assisting Managers and Partners in executing advisory engagements within the AML/Forensic service line. The ideal candidate will perform services for clients, including financial crime investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting risk-based investigations on transaction monitoring alerts and cases. The position focuses on preventing, detecting, and mitigating risks related to money laundering and financial fraud.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Manager and Partner with the development of client deliverables whilst overseeing the day-to-day delivery of client engagements in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering compliance
- Assist the Manager and Partner with the development of Anti-Money Laundering framework including policies and procedures, executing transaction monitoring validations and assistance in the remediation activities
- Help with the implementation of internal risk management guidelines and apply this in each engagement
- Participate in regional initiatives including the development of more advanced practices in AML services
- Support the Manager and Partner in business development initiatives including proposal preparation and presentation with clients and other parties
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging threats related to financial crime
- Coordinate and co-lead internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to AML regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Internal Audit; Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- At least 3 years or more experience in AML, forensic accounting, forensic investigation, financial analysis, financial crime investigation, transaction monitoring, due diligence
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks and internal control systems
- Strong knowledge of AML laws and regulations (Bank Secrecy Act, FATF, etc)
- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Experience in handling a team
- Excellent in written and oral communication
- High English proficiency is a a must
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, ACAMS and CPA is highly desirable
