Senior AML/CFT Advisory Consultant - Risk & Compliance

Kpmg Llp; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Kuwait is seeking a Senior Advisor to join the Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Services to design and strengthen AML/CFT controls for financial institutions.

You will support regulatory advisory engagements, perform risk assessments, develop policies, and train client personnel while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidate has 4-5 years of AML/CFT consulting experience and a proven track record delivering practical compliance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of AML/CFT consulting / financial crime advisory experience.
• Experience with banks, investment firms, fintechs, insurance companies, or other regulated entities applying AML/CFT controls.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC/CDD/EDD requirements, transaction monitoring, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessments at enterprise and business-unit levels.
• Review AML frameworks against regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Develop and enhance AML policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Perform AML gap assessments and support remediation programs.
• Advise on CDD, EDD, KYC, ongoing monitoring, and transaction monitoring processes.
• Support AML model and transaction monitoring framework reviews and implementation.
• Assist with regulatory initiatives related to AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime prevention.
• Conduct independent testing and readiness assessments of AML/CFT programs.
• Deliver AML/CFT training to client personnel and management.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and advisory deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

AML/CFT consulting

Regulatory compliance

KYC/CDD/EDD

Transaction monitoring

Reporting and analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field

Job description

KPMG Kuwait is seeking a Senior Advisor to join the Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Services to design and strengthen AML/CFT controls for financial institutions.

You will support regulatory advisory engagements, perform risk assessments, develop policies, and train client personnel while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidate has 4-5 years of AML/CFT consulting experience and a proven track record delivering practical compliance solutions.