Director, KYC, Anti-Financial Crimes, Financial Services | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Financial Crime Director to lead compliance efforts in anti-money laundering and fraud prevention. This role involves designing KYC processes, managing global initiatives, and collaborating with clients to mitigate financial crime risks. You'll join a dynamic team committed to professional growth, working in an inclusive environment that values diversity and recognizes contributions. If you're passionate about compliance and ready to make a significant impact in the financial sector, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Wellness Platform

Paid Time Off for Volunteering

Professional Development Programs

Free In-Office Snacks and Drinks

Employee Recognition Programs

Corporate Matching for Charitable Donations

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML-focused roles within banking or finance.
• Experience with KYC onboarding and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement KYC processes for compliance programs.
• Collaborate on global KYC transformation initiatives.

Skills

AML Compliance

KYC Processes

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Research Tools for CDD and EDD

Compliance Management Systems

Job description

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

Against an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, FTI Consulting’s Financial Crime Compliance team helps clients mitigate risk and achieve compliance. We leverage our deep knowledge of industry regulations and demonstrated methodologies to help clients design, assess, and transform their processes. We help clients navigate a regulatory investigation or inquiry, and achieve the overall risk profile they need to power their organization forward.

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration, investigations and compliance program remediations combining end-to-end risk consultative advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients. For this role, you’ll be providing bank regulatory consulting services, specifically focusing on Know-Your-Customer aspects of anti-financial crime compliance programs (i.e., AML, sanctions and fraud). This would include performing assessments and analysis for various client situations and supervising day-to-day activities in support of consulting projects. In particular, we are interested in experience that involves the process of onboarding clients for regulated entities and design/assess/remediate related controls. Previous experience directly conducting KYC activities for large banking and other regulated organization(s) is a plus.

As a Financial Crime Director, you will help our clients mitigate their Financial Crime Compliance risks, improve their ability to meet regulatory requirements, and implement efficient solutions to remediate identified issues. Directors will collaborate across the firm to develop and offer solutions to complex compliance challenges.

What You’ll Do

In this role you will work on a variety of global engagements and will be involved in the:

• Review, design/redesign and implement KYC processes, models, technologies, and analytic solutions for anti-money laundering, fraud and sanctions compliance programs worldwide.
• Collaborate with global teams and clients to track, manage, and deliver long-term KYC transformation initiatives for global financial services clients.
• Utilize strong change and project management skills on engagements focused on assessment, remediation, and design and implementation of global KYC programs which leverage advanced analytics and custom workflow solutions.
• Participate in enterprise and unit level AML and sanctions risk assessment engagements, draft policies, and procedures, create and deliver training modules, compliance assessments, transaction monitoring "look backs" pursuant to regulatory orders, internal controls assessments, internal investigations, and independent testing.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Management, Economics, Engineering, Statistics or in a related field
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in private or public sector banking in an AML-focused role
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s)asneeded
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in business administration or related field.
• Extensive expertise in AML, Sanctions, and/or Fraud regulations across diverse financial sectors, including Consumer, Wholesale, Corporate and Investment, Payments and Private Wealth Management.
• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and coordinating AML, Sanctions and/or Fraud Compliance policies, standards, procedures, training, and annual compliance reviews for clients.
• Experience with KYC programs including, but not limited to, the onboarding of clients, use of research tools in conducting CDD and EDD, and customer risk rating methodologies and models.
• Desire to work towards CFE, CAMS, CRCM or other relevant professional designation.
• BSA/AML Compliance Risk/Regulatory program development
• BSA/AML experience in Banking, FinTech or Securities industries

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Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Potential for flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
• Employee wellness platform
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
• Professional development and certification programs
• Free in-office snacks and drinks
• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
• Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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