Job Description

Company Description Sia Partners is a next generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution. With over 1,800 consultants in 18 countries, we will generate an annual turnover of USD 300 million for the current fiscal year. Our global footprint and our expertise in more than 30 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science. As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we develop consulting bots and integrate AI in our solutions.

Job Description Our values have led us to two decades of global expansion. Our New York team is a key part of that story, supporting many of the biggest names in Financial Services with expertise in Compliance, Risk, Regulatory, Strategy, Target Operating Model Design, Business Transformation and Implementation (SDLC / Agile) across Financial Services.

Sia Partners NYC is searching for individuals that have 2 – 5 years of Management Consulting experience specializing in AML/KYC in Financial Services. This individual must be sharp, driven and have exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills. We are looking for self-starters who are driven, equipped with entrepreneurial fiber, who is ready to take on the challenge in a fast-growing worldwide company. As part of the internal activities’ development, you will be involved in the following:

• Development and improvement of our offers via training sessions and workshops.
• Exceptional participation in industry Working Groups and creating marketing material (blog, whitepapers…).
• Possess business development and relationship management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Face off with our Financial Service client(s) and be an advisor to the lines of business regarding implementation and remediation of AML/ KYC controls and escalating AML/KYC issues.
• At our Financial Service client (s) the Consultant will liaise with multiple business line management teams to provide recommendations to develop AML/KYC processes that follow the rules, regulations and sanctions in regards to; customer on-boarding, customer refresh and name scanning.
• Execute and maintain AML/KYC controls, participating in sanctions risk control.
• Review and approve high risk customers.
• Oversee the completion of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and specialized Due Diligence for highest risk customers.
• Process EDD exception requests from the line of business to ensure they are properly approved and tracked.
• Ensure changes are integrated into enterprise-wide country risk program.
• Maintain and continually ensure that the PEP and Sanctions lists are up to date.
• Review potential sanction hits and escalate confirmed hits.
• Assist in the self-assessment and remediation of AML/ KYC controls.
• Develop and oversee AML/ KYC remediation plans.
• Verify correction of identified control weaknesses.
• Work with management to respond to issues raised by AML/ KYC audits and examinations.
• Identify AML/ KYC training needs in the line of business and assist with developing the presentations for the training.
• Develop and report AML/ KYC metrics and prepare management reports for the Business Risk team.

Qualifications

• If you are a self-starter, driven and equipped with entrepreneurial fiber, you are ready to take the challenge in a fast-growing worldwide company.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree from top university/college.
• Exceptional academic background (e.g. Business, Economics, Literature, Political Science, Engineering).
• 2 – 5 years of AML/KYC Management Consulting experience required.
• CAMS certified is a plus.
• Outstanding team player, autonomous, dynamic and results oriented.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and able to communicate complex ideas to all areas of the business.
• Flexibility, able to execute against tight deadlines, work with minimum supervisions, exercise independent judgement and prioritize work.
• Level is determined by experience.

Additional Information This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team in New York that serves some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with original thinking and customized solutions and you’ll often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration. We do serve our clients globally and if interested, there are opportunities for international mobility.

Applicants for employment must currently reside in the New York City metropolitan area and have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Sia Partners i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.

Please no calls, emails, or additional contact for inquiry. Our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact with you if we need additional information or wish to schedule a phone or personal interview with you.

BENEFITS

• Generous PTO, including Parental leave
• Healthcare that includes dental and vision, life insurance and 401K matching
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration and real-time feedback
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, 360 Learning App, Sia Blend App, working groups, US Training Sessions, and reimbursement for continuing education and certifications
• Women at Sia Club
• Annual Seminar/a value add experience to network with your colleagues across North America and other regions

STILL INTERESTED? TELL US ABOUT YOUR…

• Academic successes
• Consulting / Agency experience
• Data supported success stories
• Growth from failure
• Tools and training
• Cross-functional experience
• Extracurriculars

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

To learn more about Sia Partners, please visit: https://www.sia-partners.com/en/work-with-us

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.