Financial Service Senior Consultant - Financial Crimes

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About Sia

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Strategy & Management Consulting

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.

Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems. Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AML and sanctions compliance programs tailored to clients' specific needs and regulatory requirements
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential money laundering and sanctions risks within clients' operations and provide recommendations for mitigation
• Review and enhance existing AML and sanctions policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices
• Advise clients on the design and implementation of transaction monitoring and screening systems to detect and report suspicious activities and sanctioned entities
• Provide training and guidance to clients' employees on AML and sanctions-related topics, including identification of red flags, reporting obligations, and internal reporting mechanisms
• Conduct investigations and due diligence on high-risk clients or transactions to evaluate potential AML and sanctions violations
• Stay up to date with the latest AML and sanctions regulations, industry trends, and emerging risks, and proactively advise clients on necessary adjustments to their compliance programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, risk management, and technology, to ensure effective integration of AML and sanctions controls across the organization
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to clients' senior management and regulatory authorities, as needed

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Compensation & Benefits

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.

Competitive Compensation

Robust Health Coverage

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Family Friendly Benefits

Time Off to Recharge

Extras that Make Life Easier

Gym membership reimbursement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H-1B visa, F-1 / OPT or STEM OPT, TN, etc.).

Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.