Associate, Financial Crime

Alvarez & Marsal; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering anti-financial crime and fraud solutions. We seek an Associate with 4–7 years of experience to support AML-CFT, sanctions, KYC, and transaction monitoring engagements—combining regulatory know-how with tech-driven transformation in a dynamic advisory environment.

The role offers opportunities to work across global engagements, contribute to platform evaluations, and help advance A&M’s anti-financial crime capabilities while growing

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in anti-financial crime, fraud and compliance domains.
• Experience with transformation, remediation, or advisory programmes in financial services.
• Solid understanding of AML-CFT, sanctions, fraud, KYC, market abuse and regulatory expectations.
• Working knowledge of anti-financial crime systems.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Support the delivery of anti-financial crime engagements and transformation programmes across AML-CFT, sanctions, fraud, KYC, market abuse and transaction monitoring.
• Research and analyse emerging risks, regulatory trends, and technology innovation.
• Contribute to the selection, implementation, and optimisation of anti-financial crime and fraud platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, screening, case management, trade surveillance).
• Support the application of AI/ML models, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance detection effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Assess systems and processes against regulatory expectations (e.g., AMLA / AMLR) and industry best practices.
• Support risk assessments, model performance reviews, and scenario optimisation exercises.
• Participate in discussions with clients, regulators, and auditors alongside senior team members.
• Deliver high-quality work on time and within budget and contribute to project planning and tracking.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Connaissances

AML/financial crime

Fraud knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Outils

AML systems

Description du poste

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is aglobalconsultingfirm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. Wetake a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems andassistingthem in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positivelyimpactour clients and shape ourindustry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal is actively building a market-leading global team within Disputes and Investigations, focused on anti-financial crime and fraud. We are looking for talented professionals eager to grow with the firm, contribute to engagement delivery, and help elevate A&M’s presence in the disputes, anti-financial crime and fraud ecosystem.

The environment is intentionally dynamic. New team members have the opportunity to contribute to the global build-out, help shape the next generation of anti-financial crime services at A&M, and work alongside other practices across our global network.

How you will contribute

We are seeking a motivated Associate to support our engagements across AML-CFT, sanctions/PEP screening, fraud, KYC, market abuse and transaction monitoring. This role is designed for a professional with up to seven years of experience who combines solid anti-financial crime and fraud knowledge with an interest in technology and the drive to grow within a fast-moving advisory environment.

• Support the delivery of anti-financial crime engagements and transformation programmes across AML-CFT, sanctions, fraud, KYC, market abuse and transaction monitoring.


• Research and analyse emerging risks, regulatory trends, and technology innovation, and summarise key insights for senior team members and clients.


• Contribute to the selection, implementation, and optimisation of anti-financial crime and fraud platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, screening, case management, trade surveillance).


• Support the application of AI/ML models, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance detection effectiveness and operational efficiency.


• Assess systems and processes against regulatory expectations (e.g., AMLA / AMLR) and industry best practices.


• Support risk assessments, model performance reviews, and scenario optimisation exercises.


• Participate in discussions with clients, regulators, and auditors alongside senior team members.


• Deliver high-quality work on time and within budget and contribute to project planning and tracking.


• Collaborate with colleagues and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.


• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in anti-financial crime, fraud and compliance domains, ideally in consulting, banking, fintech, or financial services.


• Exposure to transformation, remediation, or advisory programmes in financial services.


• Solid understanding of AML-CFT, sanctions, fraud, KYC, market abuse and regulatory expectations.


• Working knowledge of anti-financial crime systems.


• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.


• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and manage own workstreams with guidance.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being,providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspectsof working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.