Financial Crime Manager

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Crime Manager to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will help financial services organizations navigate the complexities of compliance and risk management. Your expertise in AML, KYC, and regulatory standards will be essential as you design innovative strategies and lead cross-functional teams. You will leverage data analytics to enhance processes and build strong client relationships, ensuring that organizations remain compliant while driving value. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk and regulatory compliance in financial services.
• 3+ years of management consulting experience in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design risk mitigation strategies for AML and KYC compliance.
• Lead project teams to deliver client solutions on time.

Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analytics

Project Management

Client Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Compliance Software

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

At Strategy & Consulting, we work closely with C-suite executives and industry leaders to drive transformation across all areas of their businesses. Our mission is to help organizations realize sustainable growth, improve operational efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and deliver stakeholder value. We leverage deep industry expertise, data, analytics, AI, change management, and technology to enable our clients to navigate the complexities of today’s market and future-proof their enterprises.

About the Role: As a Financial Crime Manager, you will be at the forefront of helping financial services organizations manage and mitigate risks related to AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), sanctions, and other financial crimes. You’ll work directly with clients to develop innovative strategies and solutions to enhance their risk and compliance frameworks, while also leveraging data and analytics to create actionable insights.

You’ll play a critical role in building strong client relationships, managing project teams, and delivering solutions that help organizations stay compliant with ever-changing regulations while creating value through improved processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess and design risk mitigation strategies focused on AML, KYC, and financial crimes for leading financial services organizations.
2. Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to deliver client solutions on time and within budget.
3. Use data analytics and digital technologies to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced risk management.
4. Provide thought leadership and guidance on how to transform Financial Crime Programs.
5. Develop client proposals and foster long-term relationships with senior executives.
6. Apply design-led thinking to improve customer experiences while ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory standards.
7. Monitor regulatory changes and emerging technologies that impact the financial services industry, advising clients on necessary adjustments to their compliance programs.
8. Champion Accenture’s products and initiatives within the finance, risk, and compliance space.

Travel: Travel as needed based on client expectations.

Basic Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience in risk and regulatory compliance within banking, capital markets, or insurance industries, including strong knowledge of financial regulations.
2. 3+ years of management consulting experience focused on risk and regulatory management for financial services clients.
3. Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. In-depth knowledge of Financial Crime operating models, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
2. Expertise in designing and re-engineering compliance processes including understanding technology vendors in this space.
3. Strong project management skills, including engagement leadership, practice development, and client relationship building.
4. Experience with front- and back-office operations within financial services.

What We Believe: We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.