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EY-Compliance – Risk Consulting – Senior Consultant

 

As part of our Business Consulting, you will be supporting the Compliance Team in Financial Crime and Compliance (FCC) related engagements for various clients across the MENA region. Working with the compliance team, you will support in Compliance Transformation programs that will include current state assessment, gap-analysis, development of target operating models. The client base spans across various sectors and includes collaboration with other teams within Advisory services.

 

 

The opportunity

 

We’re looking for a Consultant with experience in Compliance, Financial Crime (FCC) and MENA market to join our Compliance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

Responsible for executing client engagements and meeting the expectations of the client and the onsite team within the MENA region. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to address compliance, regulatory and governance related matters. You are also expected to perform control testing, develop plans, conduct closure meetings and provide other compliance related services for the MENA stakeholders. Support in the current state assessments of the compliance function and development of the Target Operating Model for the compliance department of the banks. Develop/update the policies and procedures for key Departments of the bank in line with the applicable local regulations, controls and business practices. Work on and help to develop the Compliance Monitoring Plan. Perform Compliance Monitoring, Assurance and Testing Perform gap analysis and develop Ethical Policies for the bank in line with the regulatory requirements. Develop reporting dashboards for Compliance and Risk departments, to report on key metrics at the departmental and committee level Develop guideline documents for the various departments of the bank, through extensive desktop research and analysing peer's strategy. Provide advice to the Risk Management Department on compliance issues.

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments and other documents/templates. Able to manage Senior stakeholders in the Compliance and FCC domain. Experience in executing and supporting Compliance and FCC domain engagements within stipulated timeline along with high quality deliverables. Experience in managing all the details of a compliance program from planning, organizing, and controlling of a bank’s compliance and FCC activities. Possess a working knowledge of key Banking Regulations, Acts and Anti-Money Laundering Laws A deep understanding and knowledge of the regulatory landscape in MENA. Working knowledge of anti-money laundering and financial sanctions rules and regulations and exposure to AML, KYC, Sanctions Screening methodologies, systems and frameworks Experience in Monitoring and analyzing risk areas in a bank’s operation to ensure observance of state or federal laws. Experience in developing policies and procedures for Banks in the Middle East Experience in conducting audits to identify areas of non-compliance and initiate solutions to address identified risks. Ability to design and implement compliance programs to educate bank staff on new regulations. Good Communication skill and willingness to travel at a short notice Demonstrating and applying strong project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadline Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively Attention to detail and quality assurance

 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

A master's degree in finance, risk, economics, law or business. A minimum of 5 years of experience with working in compliance regulatory projects or working in an investment banking environment or other financial management position. Excellent communication skills with consulting experience preferred A valid passport for travel.

 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

High level of analytical and problem-solving skills Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Compliance/Regulatory certifications and Trainings -ACAMS, CMAT

 

 

What working at EY offers

 

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

 

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

 

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

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