Associate Consultant - Financial Crimes

Sia Partners
Accounting & Finance
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2023
Job description
- Perform customer onboarding and periodic reviews of KYC files including CDD and EDD
- Conduct investigations and due diligence on high-risk clients or transactions to evaluate potential AML and sanctions violations.
- Develop and implement AML and sanctions compliance programs tailored to clients' specific needs and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential money laundering and sanctions risks within clients' operations and provide recommendations for mitigation.
- Review and enhance existing AML and sanctions policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Advise clients on the design and implementation of transaction monitoring and screening systems to detect and report suspicious activities and sanctioned entities.
- Provide training and guidance to clients' employees on AML and sanctions-related topics, including identification of red flags, reporting obligations, and internal reporting mechanisms.
- Stay up to date with the latest AML and sanctions regulations, industry trends, and emerging risks, and proactively advise clients on necessary adjustments to their compliance programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, risk management, and technology, to ensure effective integration of AML and sanctions controls across the organization.
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to clients' senior management and regulatory authorities, as needed.

