- 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Able and willing to work a flexible schedule: both remotely AND in our London offices AND/OR clients' sites when needed.
- Bachelor's degree or completed apprenticeship programme at a relevant institution e.g., regulator, consulting firm, accounting firm.
- Professional qualification or significant experience in consultancy, a financial services industry or regulatory environment.
- Passionate about combating financial crime and assisting clients by providing innovative and effective solutions.
- A critical thinker with strong analytical skills, a strong eye for detail, and creative in problem solving.
- Confidence and ability to communicate clearly and quickly establish credibility with clients and colleagues.
- Excellent writing skills and fluency in English including the ability to articulate complex and technical findings in both written and oral presentations for various stakeholders including Regulators.
- A team-player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
- Proven track record of people leadership – demonstrated experience of managing teams and projects effectively with demanding stakeholders and multiple work streams.
- Consultancy experience from a relevant leadership role at an advisory firm (Big 4, mid-tier or similar consultancy firm).
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Good professional network.
- Demonstrated sales skills including creating new ideas and business development initiatives and participating in sales pitches and conferences.
- Extensive experience in providing subject matter expertise in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions under UK regulations for banks and fintechs.
- Significant technical knowledge of investigations and compliance processes and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, with a demonstrated track record:
- Developing market-leading and/or innovative solutions to clients' financial crime compliance issues, such as enterprise-wide or business line AML/CTF, Sanctions, ABC and Fraud risk assessments and gap assessments;
- Advising clients who are going through regulator-driven review (including s166) /monitoring/investigation or attestation processes; and
- Managing lookbacks and/or investigations.
- Experienced in scoping projects, especially in setting and maintaining budgets and developing new methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of how technology can be used effectively in combating financial crime including new technology solutions.
- Anti-bribery & corruption and fraud skills.
- CAMS, ICA, CFE or similar professional certifications.
Associate Director - London, United States - Guidehouse
Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Associate Director role is a leadership position in the Global Investigations & Compliance (GIC) team. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the development of Guidehouse's market presence, support the origination of new business opportunities, take responsibility for innovative client delivery and excel in thought leadership, whilst managing projects and managing work streams for client assignments. The Associate Director will work closely with Partners and Directors across GIC to successfully deliver work and grow the business in the UK and EMEA.
Please note that Guidehouse will not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
What You Will Need:
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What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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