Assistant Manager - Forensics (AML)

About the Role

BDO is currently looking for an Assistant Manager, with a specialization in AML & Financial Crime Compliance, to join their dynamic Forensics team in the Office. This role will entail being:

• Lead and execute projects independently related to Regulatory / Financial Crime /AML compliance reviews, Forensic Investigations, Fraud Risk Assessments, and ABAC reviews including planning, execution, and delivery of client projects. This involves managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Analyze financial transactions and identify red flags using forensic techniques and data analytics.
• Prepare detailed investigation and other reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support litigation and regulatory responses by compiling evidence and documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Contributes to the growth of Forensics practice through strategic planning, business development, proposal support, organizing conferences/client events and developing marketing materials.
• Deliver high-quality engagement work with minimal supervision, ensuring timely analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to drive integrated solutions and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain operational excellence in documentation, client communication, and internal compliance protocols.
• Actively identifying and pursuing opportunities to learn and develop your technical knowledge through training, coaching and on-the-job learning opportunities.

Your Experience

• A proven ability to manage end-to-end engagements with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable experience in Financial Crime risk assessment, KYC, transactions monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Sound knowledge of Financial Crime remediation program design, customer risk rating model design, transactions monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
• Demonstrable experience in researching, collating, analyzing, and delivering intelligence analysis and written reports.
• Experience providing operational or investigation-related intelligence, including link and flowcharting using analytical tools.
• A flexible and adaptive approach to work, with the ability to operate in dynamic environments.
• High ethical standards and integrity, especially when working with confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including strong business writing and reporting capabilities.
• Experience working with diverse teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• A skeptical mindset and sound judgement, alongside problem solving skills.
• Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge.
• IT proficiency across the MS365 suite of products.

Due to the nature of the role Certification in ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is mandatory.

About You

• Bachelors degree with a strong academic background, preferably in Finance, Law, Audit, or Risk.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CA Inter, or MBA is a must.
• Certifications ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is mandatory.
• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in banking or regulatory compliance, Financial Crime/AML, or forensic services.
• Prior experience in the banking sector with a focus on compliance and Financial Crime/AML is essential.