Senior Consultant(AML)

Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a compliance-focused professional to support regulatory reviews and delivery for international clients. You will act as a subject matter expert on second/third line defence projects, interpret complex regulations, and lead cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines.

The role involves planning, client documentation review, and contributing to business development while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge and ability to interpret financial regulator rules.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant roles or industries.
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes in Ireland and internationally.
• Experience leading high-performing teams to deliver results.
• Strong written and spoken communication and client focus.

Responsibilities

• Be a key team member on projects with multiple team members and client deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise on regulatory projects; act as SME on defence-related work.
• Interpret and implement regulations relevant to the client.
• Plan and manage projects, meeting deadlines.
• Review client documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with client senior management, up to board level.
• Prepare detailed reports on deliverables and recommendations.
• Support business development and identify client needs and proposals.
• Develop new business opportunities with other departments.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial crime knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Third level qualification in related area

CAMS certification

Professional Diploma in Compliance (ACOI)

Job description

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 2nd 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 2 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.