KYC/AML Periodic Review Consultant

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