Mission.
Responsibilities
1. 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).
2. Determine that the work delivered is of high quality.
3. Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
4. Actively establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships.
5. Assist Managers in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives.
6. Execution on client engagement – ensuring quality delivery as per engagement letter.
7. Review of working papers and client folders. Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
8. Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes to enable preparation of recommendations.
9. Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
10. Demonstrate an application & solution-based approach to problem solving technique.
11. Develop strong working relationships with client (process owner/functional heads).
12. Attention to detail and mentor young interns and analysts within the practice.
13. Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice.
Required profile.
14. 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
15. Proven working knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance and controls within the Swiss Private Banking or Financial Services industry
16. Experienced in due diligence activities (screening and researches)
17. AML certifications (i.e.: ACAMS or Vision Compliance or similar)
18. Experienced in due diligence activities (screening and researches)
19. Experienced in roles involving client-facing activities (i.e.: meetings)
20. 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.)
21. Excellent communication skills with a can-do and problem-solving attitude
22. At ease under pressure and demonstrating good resilience
23. Strong teamwork initiative and ability to work professionally with all levels of staff and management
24. An excellent level of and English and French