Financial Crime Manager

Accenture; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Crime Manager to lead innovative strategies in risk and compliance for financial services. This role involves assessing and designing risk mitigation strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging data analytics to enhance compliance frameworks. You will build strong client relationships and ensure organizations navigate regulatory complexities effectively. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your expertise will help shape the future of financial crime management. If you are passionate about driving transformation and creating value, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk and regulatory compliance within financial services.
• 3+ years in management consulting focused on financial services.

Responsibilities

• Design risk mitigation strategies for AML and KYC.
• Lead project teams to deliver client solutions on time.
• Use data analytics for process improvement.

Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analytics

Project Management

Client Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial Crime Compliance 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.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below. The application window for this job will remain open until at least 04/14/2025. However, if this date has passed and this role is still posted, please note we are still accepting applications.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland $87,400 to $235,000

New York $87,400 to $293,800

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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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.

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