Senior Consultant Financial Crime - Financial Services

<p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p>   <p><span><span><span><b>The Opportunity</b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Are you passionate about combating Financial Crime and eager to make a significant impact in the financial industry? We are seeking a dynamic and talented colleague to join our Financial Crime Consulting team. Our team specializes in assisting global financial services firms in the fight against Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) practices. We assist with their Customer Due Diligence (CDD), sanctions, and fraud analysis needs, as well as driving (digital) transformations and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will support clients with their operational work, act as a Business Analyst to transform their ongoing processes and provide regulatory advice and gap analysis to help clients stay compliant with relevant regulations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>You will join a team that engages with their clients to deeply understand their unique needs and goals, focusing on effectively addressing their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory challenges. To support our ambitious growth plans and strong portfolio in the Belgian market, we seek talented consultants with a dynamic mindset and preferably five years of proven experience in Financial Crime within the Banking, Payments, or Insurance sector.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b> </b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Drive projects in the areas of Financial Crime with an emphasis on Fraud or Market Abuse. Additionally, work on Risk &amp; Compliance in Know Your Client (KYC), Know Your Transactions (KYT) and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance (AML).</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Provide transformational support with high quality to existing Financial Crime teams in the financial sector.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Perform detailed Fraud analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Lead and support digital transformation projects to enhance clients' internal processes and systems.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Provide expert regulatory advice and conduct gap analysis to ensure clients remain compliant with relevant regulations.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Assist in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Engage with clients to understand their unique needs and goals, developing tailored strategies to address their specific AML and Financial Crime (Regulatory) challenges.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality &amp; risk management procedures.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Train internal and client staff on AML/Compliance related topics.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Work closely with various EY delivery teams to provide comprehensive (technology) solutions to clients.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Financial Crime to bring innovative solutions to clients.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Skills and Attributes for Success</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Master’s degree in a relevant field (Business &amp; Economics, Law, Criminology, …) or equivalent through experience</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Relevant professional experience (between 2 – 7 years) in a similar role, either within a law firm, consultancy firm, and/or in the banking industry</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Solid knowledge of Fraud or Market Abuse regulations, with the willingness to learn further in this field.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Experience in transformational work, not just in operational capacities</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Excellent knowledge of business English, and fluency in Dutch and/or French</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Excellent analytical skills, co