Associate - Risk Consulting (Financial Services), Risk Management (2026 Graduates)

Ernst & Young; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Singapore is seeking an Associate in the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team. You will provide regulatory compliance and financial crime advisory services to financial services clients, helping them strengthen controls and manage risk.

The role involves contributing to advisory work on FCC operating models, business processes, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining customer experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Banking, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance or Law.
• Post-graduate qualifications in AML/CFT or risk-management qualifications are a plus.
• Experience designing and implementing controls for financial services processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory compliance and FCC advisory services to FS clients.
• Assist organizations to maintain effective controls to manage risk.
• Contribute to FCC target operating model design and governance.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Internal controls

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in Accounting/Banking/Business/Commerce/Economics/Finance/Law

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

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The Opportunity:

As part of the Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice and you will provide a well-integrated broad array of risk management services to capital market participants within global banking, capital markets, asset management and insurance. FSRM products and services include Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Prudential Supervision, Bank Holding Company reporting, Credit Risk/ Capital Adequacy/ Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Structured Finance and Quantitative Advisory Services.

Your Key Responsibilities:

As an Associate in the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team, you will be expected to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit, to our clients in financial services (FS) industry. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks. Also, to be able to contribute to our advisory business in FCC, where advisory services on FCC target operating models, business processes and internal controls are in compliance with regulatory requirements without compromising on customer experience that are provided to the client.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

Graduate degree in Accoutancy, Banking, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Law or related discipline.

• Post-graduate qualifications in AML/CFT or professional/ technical qualifications in risk management.
• Experience with the design, development and implementation of framework and strategy, internal controls for financial services business processes.
• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators such as MAS and HKMA. Knowledge of other ASEAN jurisdictions’ AML regulations and environment, and practical experience in the industry a plus.
• Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.
• Industry related certification (e.g., CAMS or ICA diploma in AML).
• Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills.
• Analytical skills; specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus.
• Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
  • Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients.
  • Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills.
  • Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading-edge best practices.
  • Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
  • Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge and be able to draw on subject matter specialists accordingly.
  • Self-motivated with lots of energy and drive.
  • Effective project management and teamwork skills.

Note:

• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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