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KYC/AML Periodic Review Consultant
AML KYC Compliance
Mission.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for executing consulting projects in the areas of financial crime, governance, risk & compliance with focus on Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance (AML).
- Determine that the work delivered is of high quality.
- Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Actively establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships.
- Assist Managers in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives.
- Execution on client engagement – ensuring quality delivery as per engagement letter.
- Review of working papers and client folders. Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
- Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes to enable preparation of recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
- Demonstrate an application & solution-based approach to problem solving technique.
- Develop strong working relationships with client (process owner/functional heads).
- Attention to detail and mentor young interns and analysts within the practice.
- Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice.
Required profile.
- A master’s degree in law or similar qualification; admission to the bar and/or further education such as dissertation/LL.M. is a plus
- Proven working knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance and controls within the Swiss Private Banking or Financial Services industry
- Experienced in due diligence activities (screening and researches)
- AML certifications (i.e.: ACAMS or Vision Compliance or similar)
- Experienced in due diligence activities (screening and researches)
- Experienced in roles involving client-facing activities (i.e.: meetings)
- Skilled IT user with a capacity to adapt to new or complex tools and use efficiently all usual software suit (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills with a can-do and problem-solving attitude
- At ease under pressure and demonstrating good resilience
- Strong teamwork initiative and ability to work professionally with all levels of staff and management
- An excellent level of and English and French