Manager Financial Crime Risk Management Amsterdam • EY

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Manager Financial Crime Risk Management - Financial Services

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EY is looking for a manager to join the Financial Crime team within Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) in our Amsterdam office. On a daily basis, the team deals with a wide range of challenges related to operational risk, compliance and the legal function of various local and global financial organizations, such as banks, insurers, trust offices and pension funds. The e team works closely with other financial services risk practitioners, Business Consulting, Technology Consulting, Forensics and HVG Law, bringing together the range of expertise and technical skillsets needed to support clients’ often highly specific and complex requirements.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

As a Manager you are leading consulting projects in the areas of financial crime, governance, risk & compliance with focus on Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance. Your key responsibilities:

• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Actively establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships.
• Develop new methodologies and internal initiatives.
• Execution on client engagement - ensuring quality delivery as per engagement letter.
• Identify opportunities in the market and for improving client service.
• Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes to enable preparation of recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
• Demonstrate an application & solution-based approach to problem solving technique.
• Attention to detail and mentor young interns and (sr.)consultants within the practice.
• Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• 5 years’ experience in financial crime gained through a consultancy firm.
• Strong academic background including at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent through experience (e.g. Economics, Business Administration, Technical Economics, Organizational Sciences, Criminology, or a Law degree).
• A strong network across the financial services sector, including banking, capital markets, insurance or asset management.
• A proven track record of sales and business development experience.
• Demonstrable success in leading high performing teams and delivering large-scale projects.
• Strong Consulting skills: (e.g. storyboarding, conceptual power, delivering compelling presentations and report, project management, facilitating workshops/’brown paper’ sessions).
• Experienced in one or more of the following topics: KYC(C), Sanctions, Public-Private-Partnerships, Wwft, AML/CFT, Financial Crime risk assessments, risk models, Financial Crime policy and governance or Transaction Monitoring.
• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy and not afraid to take ownership.
• Project, client and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking and pragmatic approach.
• High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into workable solutions which can then be delivered and presented in a concise way.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Practical experience in some of the following areas: policy and procedure review and implementation, financial crime risk assessment, suspicious activity reporting and investigations, sanctions advisory and high-risk areas such as correspondent banking, trade finance, PEPs.
• Experience leading remediation programmes covering KYC, TM or Screening. Proven ability to sell, lead and deliver complex remediation programmes, or leading BAU operations teams.
• Experience in designing and implementing financial crime target operating models.
• A background in consultancy, as well as industry experience.
• A compliance qualification (e.g. (A)CAMS, ICA diploma).

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a contract for 32-40 hours.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.
• All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.

Ready to shape your future with us? About your application process

• For this vacancy, we ask you to upload your cv. This gives you the opportunity to show us your drive, motivation, and personality. At EY, we support the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, as long as your own tone and unique personality remain visible.
• Our first contact: After your application, our recruiter will call you within 5 days for a short introduction. We’ll explore whether the role could be a good match.
• First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.
• Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.
• We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer, and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

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