RMS FinCrime Senior Associate

At EY, you ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Senior Associate - FinCrime Operations

At EY, you ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

This opportunity is in the global operations teams of EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) which is rapidly growing. As our efforts towards building a better working world, GDS operations need to create an evolving framework of FinCrime Operational excellence framework control in all processes, decision making and activities for GDS operations to enable our business teams across locations.

This opportunity is about being part of a high performing FinCrime operation team (Customer Due Diligence/Sanction Screening/Vendor Due Diligence/Anti-Corruption Bribery) across GDS FinCrime locations and business units to identify and strengthen Fincrime operation as an Associate.

Your key responsibilities

• As a Senior Associate (1) in the Financial Crime team, you will be required to Perform risk-based client due diligence on actual and potential clients of the Firm in accordance with EY policy and procedure and ensure EY satisfies the AML regulatory requirements, which involves identifying management/ directors/ shareholders, amongst other procedures.
• Perform extensive Internal External research and investigation to perform Customer Due Diligence Sanction Screening
• Liaise with the engagement teams on the collection of KYC documentation (Via email)
• Mitigate or call out true hits for AML adverse concerns and collaborate closely for further action
• You will be responsible for service delivery which includes Internal stakeholder management, KPI and productivity
• Ensure completion and timely closure of cases through AML systems
• Ensure to maintain quality standards (95%+ and above) for the KYC reviews undertaken
• Act as key subject matter expert for the team and help in escalation management when performing HIGH risk entity/individual assessment
• Identifying risks areas in different processes, functions of operations
• This is a 100% Maker-Checker Analyst role
• 100% Cross-Trained into other AML sub-function task for business continuity and continuous learning
• Proactively manage own work allocation and meet daily, monthly productivity and quality target by seeking clear guidance, instruction or coaching to help fulfil your role
• Collaborate with the functions, locations, and business units to strengthen FinCrime controls and framework by proactively escalating HIGH Risk cases to management team
• Continuously learn ever changing AML regulatory guideline across the world and adapt work outcomes as per the change
• Any other activity that fit in the job summary and purpose of the job

Qualification, Skills, and attributes for success

• You must have overall working experience of (3-4 Year), You must have relevant Financial Crime experience with Professional Service Firm, Global Banks and Financial Institutions managing end to end FinCrime AML/Sanction operations including KYC/ECDD/CDD/Transaction Monitoring process
• Sound knowledge of Financial Institution terminology and AML/Sanction framework (Adverse Media, PEP/CTF, KYC)
• Experience in the monitoring of customer transactions, including assessing historical/current customer information and interactions
• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality Integrity
• Attention to details is a must
• Analytical ability, Decision Making Skills, Team Player
• Graduate in any stream (preferred B. Com, BBA)
• Expertise in MS office tools - Excel, Power point, Word
• Any other qualification with relevant knowledge and experience
• An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions
• Any relevant AML certification will be a added advantage
• This is a hybrid role

What we look for

• Ability to work deliver as a team and flexibility to take on roles as needed in multiple initiatives as leader or team member
• Strategic thinker; ability to look at the bigger picture and who can partner with key stakeholders to drive the direction of the business
• Ability to use a strategic, solution-oriented approach to creating interest in our unique value proposition with senior level executives

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

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

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