AML Risk & Compliance Advisor

grant thornton global capability services philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 6,415,000 - 9,266,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton’s Advisory Business Risk Services (BRS) team seeks a driven professional with Financial Services Regulatory and AML compliance experience to join the Dublin management team. The role covers regulatory advisory, AML, and governance, risk, and compliance across international client assignments in Financial Services and Asset Management sectors.

The successful candidate will lead on projects, provide SME regulatory expertise, and work with global offices, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services Regulatory Compliance (incl. Financial Crime)
• Regulatory advisory and governance risk management experience preferred
• Ability to lead projects and work with international teams
• Strong communication and people skills
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and client-facing environment
• Certified AML/Compliance credentials are desirable

Responsibilities

• Be a key team member on multi-member projects and client deliverables
• Provide technical regulatory expertise and act as SME on 2nd/3rd line defence projects
• Interpret and implement regulations for clients
• Plan and manage projects to meet deadlines
• Review client documents for regulatory compliance
• Engage with senior management up to board level
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations
• Support business development and proposals for new work
• Collaborate with Grant Thornton offices and international clients

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

3+ years experience

Financial crime

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Regulatory reporting

Education

Third level qualification in related area

CAMS / ACOI certification desirable

Job description

The Opportunity

Grant Thornton's Advisory Business Risk Services (BRS) team is currently seeking a driven and self-motivated professional person with experience in Financial Services Regulatory (including Financial Crime) Compliance to join the management team in Dublin.

The BRS team has grown substantially in recent years and performs a variety of services to clients in the areas of Regulatory Advisory, Financial Crime / AML and Governance, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance (GRC). The successful candidate should have Financial Services experience working in risk and compliance roles, either within a regulator, directly for a regulated financial institution, or from a similar team within consultancy firms. The role provides strong candidates with the opportunity to become a key member of team and play a role in a successful and growing business unit whilst working closely with colleagues throughout the firm in a rapidly growing area of the business. This role will be attractive to individuals who can rise to a challenge, who are adaptable and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. The role offers highly attractive career development and progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build relationships, work on international secondments and work on assignments covering a broad spectrum of organisations within the Financial Services and Asset Management industries,

including:

• Banking
• Asset Mangers
• Investment Managers
• Payment Services and E-Money
• Gaming
• Crypto

Main Responsibilities

• Be a key team member on projects involving multiple team members and client deliverables.
• Provision of technical expertise on a range of relevant projects, including to act as Subject Matter Expert on 2 nd or 3rd line of defence projects, delivering regulatory mandated review work (e.g. on behalf of the Central Bank of Ireland or other competent authority), and assisting in the delivery of Grant Thornton's work with international offices and for international clients
• The interpretation and implementation of regulations.
• Planning and managing projects as required, meeting all deadlines in a timely manner.
• Reviewing client documentation in relation to regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with client senior management, up to and including board-level directors.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining project deliverables and where relevant professional recommendations.
• Be involved in the process and assist the management team in strategic business development activities, including identifying client needs, opportunities and working on proposals for new business.
• Active involvement in developing new business opportunities and working closely with other departments within Grant Thornton to do so.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge in regulation and Financial Regulator rules and guidance procedures.
• Ideally a minimum of 3 years experience in relevant roles.
• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape for regulated financial institutions both in
• Ireland and internationally, including in relation to financial crime risk topics.
• Experience being part of and managing high performing teams and working with them to deliver exceptional results.
• A detailed understanding of aspects of current regulation with an ability to develop a specialism in other areas of new regulation.
• Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Outstanding communication (both spoken and written) and people skills.
• Demonstrated outstanding planning, project management, networking and influencing skills.
• Third level qualification in related area. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) / Professional Diploma in Compliance - Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland (ACOI), or other is desirable.
• Strong client focus and client relationship management skills.
• Strong project management skills, issue resolution and the ability to plan and manage local and global projects with large teams.
• A strong team player who is also prepared to lead.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Business development skills.