A 1050 - Senior Associate, Financial Crimes

Senior Associate, Financial Crimes

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Financial Crimes to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in leading teams on complex financial crimes advisory engagements, including AML, sanctions, and fraud-related assessments, gap analyses, and remediation efforts.
• Contribute impactfully to the execution of client solutions that address regulatory requirements, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Drive the development of high-quality work products, seeking opportunities to develop their own skills, as well as those of other team members, and foster trusting, collaborative relationships with client stakeholders.
• Provide input into engagement decisions such as solution offerings to meet client needs, work plans, timelines, budgets, project management, and resource allocation.
• Aid management in identifying business development opportunities, as well as identifying, escalating, and managing engagement risk.
• Maintain an awareness of current industry issues, trends, and emerging regulatory requirements as well as guidance and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Qualifications :

Minimum three years of recent experience in financial crimes compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud prevention, or related areas preferred.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university in business, finance, accounting, or related field; Advanced degree (Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, or equivalent) and / or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from an accredited college / university, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; solid understanding of common money laundering schemes as well as the AML, sanctions, legal and regulatory environment, industry best practices, and emerging trends in financial crimes, including intelligent automation, cryptocurrencies, and other digital banking concepts.

Background examining, assessing, and / or enhancing aspects of a financial crimes compliance program (for example, performing internal audits or compliance testing reviews, remediating identified deficiencies) preferred.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, presentation, and writing skills with the ability to meet the needs of the team and business.

Ability to travel as needed; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.