Financial Crime Senior Manager

Accenture; Washington, New York, West Chicago Township (Washington County, NY, IL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Crime Senior Manager to lead compliance initiatives for top financial institutions. In this dynamic role, you will develop and execute strategies addressing financial crime challenges, leveraging innovative technologies like data analytics and AI. You will guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes, enhancing their risk management capabilities while building strong relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformations in the financial services sector, ensuring organizations stay ahead of evolving compliance demands. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in financial crime risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong project management skills with experience in large engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial crime risk assessments for top-tier financial institutions.
• Provide strategic advice on compliance and risk management programs.

Skills

Financial Crime Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Client Engagement

Data Analytics

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or related discipline

Tools

Automation Tools

Job description

At Strategy & Consulting, we partner with C-suite executives and leadership teams of the world’s top organizations, helping them reinvent their businesses to foster growth, competitiveness, and operational efficiency. With deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology solutions, we drive meaningful transformation for our clients, preparing them for future challenges. Our services focus on using data, AI, analytics, and sustainability principles to enable comprehensive enterprise reinvention.

About the Role

As a Financial Crime Senior Manager in the Risk & Compliance team, you will be responsible for developing and executing financial crime strategies that address the complex challenges faced by financial services organizations. Your role is to lead clients through key compliance initiatives, such as anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs, while identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing risk. You will leverage innovative technologies, including data analytics and AI, to design smarter compliance frameworks that help clients stay ahead of evolving regulatory demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the assessment and management of financial crime risks for top-tier financial institutions, focusing on areas such as AML, sanctions, and KYC.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on implementing regulatory compliance and financial crime programs that enhance their risk management capabilities.
• Manage cross-functional project teams to ensure successful delivery of financial crime solutions, aligning with both regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Build strong client relationships by developing proposals that address their unique financial crime challenges and position Accenture as a trusted partner.
• Guide clients through change management and transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and processes.
• Stay updated on the latest regulations, technology trends, and industry best practices related to financial crime compliance.
• Support the growth of the Financial Crime practice by contributing to thought leadership, business development, and internal capability building.

Travel: Travel as needed based on client expectations.

Here’s what you need:

• 7+ years of experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, or a related field within banking, capital markets, or insurance, with thorough knowledge of relevant regulations such as AML, FATF, OFAC, and other global standards.
• 3+ years of experience in a risk and regulatory management consulting role, serving financial services organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in financial crime risk operating models, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in re-designing and improving financial crime processes, using data analytics and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading large, complex engagements.
• Strong client engagement and business development capabilities, with a focus on practice and team growth.
• Knowledge of front- and back-office operations and technology in financial services and FinTech / Payments industries.

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.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

District of Columbia: $141,100 to $278,200

Illinois: $122,700 to $261,300

Minnesota: $132,500 to $261,300

Maryland: $122,700 to $241,900

New York: $122,700 to $302,400

Washington: $141,100 to $278,200

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