Financial Crime Executive - Risk Consulting - FS - Newcastle

Consulting Service Delivery Financial Crime Executive

Market-leading growth in our Consulting Service Delivery (CSD) team has created opportunities for new talent to join the team working in our Newcastle office. CSD is about going beyond advice we specialize in operational delivery which means we focus on implementing solutions on behalf of clients across several different service lines. Financial Crime is a key concern in the business world currently with criminals finding new ways to hide the proceeds of their dealings every day. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in helping financial services clients meet their regulatory obligations.

The Opportunity

The Consulting Service Delivery team is one of EYs fastest-growing departments based in a modern office in Newcastle city centre. We have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Crime Executive to join our Newcastle this role you will apply your experience and specialist knowledge to help clients meet their regulatory requirements around various compliance matters such as Transaction Monitoring Alert Clearing and Customer Due Diligence. Our continued expansion means we are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a diverse team.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Crime Executive in our Consulting Service Delivery team you will collaborate with global EY teams to deliver high-quality work to our clients primarily from the financial sector. You will help our clients gain confidence by leveraging your technical knowledge of compliance matters. You will work with the leadership team to engage directly with clients providing them with advice and recommendations. You will have the opportunity to engage in various Financial Crime projects supporting management in leading teams on Financial Crime engagements.

Client Responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively as a team member sharing responsibility providing support maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Assist with the mobilisation of project teams and design of the processes to be implemented
• Assist with engagement management activities such as finance tracking billing and resource management
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel while building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines
• Contribute to bids and proposals for new projects and client opportunities
• Help in preparing reports and deliverables intended for clients and other stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to and managing productivity and quality expectations.

People Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in people initiatives including training and mentoring new joiners
• Foster continuous personal development by engaging in educational programs to continually develop personal skills
• Understand and adhere to workplace policies and procedures
• Support the development of junior colleagues
• Serve as a workplace coach providing guidance and support to junior staff

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Proven track record of working for large-scale organisations
• Extensive experience in working / leading teams to carry out Alert Clearing PEP/Sanctions and adverse media screening Transaction Monitoring policy and procedural writing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Undertaking quality assurance and quality checks of EY / client outputs
• Strong leadership project management and collaborative teamwork capabilities
• A track record of coaching or mentoring junior team members
• Innovative self-reliant with exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail with excellent analytical interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Consistently demonstrates integrity within a professional environment.

To qualify for the role you must:

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Committed to enhancing professional development
• Have a solid Financial Crime/CDD/KYC background
• Have strong knowledge of UK European and Global Financial Crime frameworks
• Support EYs connected working approach with presence in the Newcastle office dictated by business or client demands.

Ideally youll also have:

• A background working in Financial Services or equivalent in a similar role
• Experience or familiarity in automation and AI technologies

As a trusted senior consultant specialising in the Financial Crime sector you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients. You will be expected to identify inquire and address critical questions that have yet to be explored subsequently developing and implementing effective solutions. If you are prepared to embrace a diverse array of responsibilities and are dedicated to discovering innovative ways to create impact this opportunity is tailored for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes support for career development and with our FlexEY and Reward account you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discounts offers and promotions.

Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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