Associate Program Manager

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**Please Note: This is an Individual contribution role**

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Job Overview:

The Financial Crime Compliance Advisory role will play a critical part in providing strategic guidance and leadership on financial crime compliance. The selected candidate will leverage their extensive expertise to develop and implement robust compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management and business units on financial crime compliance matters, including anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, and fraud.
• Act as a strategic advisor to financial institutions on AML/KYC, CLM transformation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, providing timely and accurate guidance on FCC-related queries, risks, and controls.
• Lead the review and enhancement of the firm's KYC program, policies, and procedures. This includes developing and implementing best practices for customer identification, verification, beneficial ownership identification, and risk scoring, drawing on a comprehensive understanding of KYC lifecycles gained from diverse consulting projects.
• Deliver consulting projects such as TOM (Target Operating Model) design, process re-engineering, and policy framework development
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the FCC program, particularly those related to technology implementations for KYC.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify areas of vulnerability and recommend remedial actions to mitigate financial crime risks effectively.
• Strong thought leadership mindset – able to contribute to whitepapers, market insights, and knowledge forums in FCC
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements, emerging trends, and industry developments to anticipate potential impacts on the organization's financial crime compliance program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex compliance issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and support on regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, including preparing responses and action plans as needed.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the financial crime compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field. An advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial crime compliance roles within the financial services industry, with a proven track record of progressively increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of client lifecycle management (CLM) and Hands-on exposure to CLM tools & platforms, with the capability to recommend process optimization
• Proven ability to drive end-to-end project management — from scoping and solution design to execution, governance, and delivery
• Deep understanding of global AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, and FATF recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex compliance issues and develop pragmatic solutions to mitigate risks effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve strategic objectives and drive organizational change.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Independent self-starters who thrive in an individual contributor consulting role with ~30–35% travel (Domestic & International) to support client workshops and engagements

Join our team and leverage your expertise to help us deliver top-notch solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of Financial Crime Compliance.