Senior Consultant | Financial Crime | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

Fti Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global expert consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Consultant in Johannesburg to tackle complex financial crime issues. The role involves leading client projects, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, a proven track record in financial crime consultancy, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The firm offers a flexible working environment, professional development programs, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Wellness initiatives

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial crime consultancy assignments.
• Willingness to invest time in certifications/qualifications.
• Commitment to wellbeing and support for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of client projects on financial crime matters.
• Assess supporting evidence for compliance with legislations.
• Interact with regulators and understand regulatory developments.
• Conduct interviews with third parties.
• Actively participate in pitch proposals and commercial discussions.

Skills

Expertise in financial crime

High-quality verbal and writing skills

Client interaction and engagement

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Self-starter attitude

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft suite

Document discovery platforms

AI-related tools

Job description

Senior Consultant | Financial Crime | Forensic & Litigation Consulting 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.

About The Role

We are involved in complex, global, and high-profile investigations, combining end-to-end risk advisory expertise with regulatory compliance solution-driven deliverables. We are looking for a Senior Consultant-level team player who will demonstrate deep expertise in one or more of the financial crimes: Anti-Money Laundering, Countering Terrorist Financing, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Fraud or other economic crimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the delivery of client projects by providing expertise on financial crime matters, including obtaining transactional data from financial institutions, capturing such data into a transactional analysis database, and analysing such data to identify areas of concern / trends.
• Assess supporting evidence to such transactions and determine any non-compliance to appropriate legislations (e.g. Exchange Control Regulations).
• Manage the resolution of issues, problems and differences across a range of business or client-related matters.
• Interact with regulators and their lawyers, and understand regulatory developments, understanding the impact on clients and potential new clients.
• Conduct interviews with third parties.
• Demonstrate a passion for our industry and an insatiable thirst for cutting-edge knowledge about financial crime and the use of technology in this quest.
• Actively participate in pitch proposals, manage RFPs, take on the role of presenter and demonstrate capability around commercial discussions.
• Ensure all work undertaken by FTI professionals is in line with FTI's values, Code of Ethics, and Strategic Communications Rules of Practice and that they live these commitments daily.
• Travel as required to client sites and the FTI office(s).

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Lead by example through consistent delivery of high-quality output.
• Proven track record in shaping and delivering financial crime consultancy assignments.
• High-quality verbal and writing skills – able to translate complex matters into accessible language.
• Self-starter, with enough confidence to lead your own connections with friendly clients, and a willingness to engage with new clients.
• Willingness to invest your own time in obtaining further certifications / qualifications in the area of financial crime.
• Use of the Microsoft suite of products, document discovery platforms, and knowledge on how to use AI-related tools.
• Commitment to wellbeing – our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially.

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. You will 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.

Benefits

We offer market-competitive benefits, including professional development programmes, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible / hybrid working arrangements.

FTI Consulting is committed to Employment Equity and as such, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of

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