(Senior) Consultant - AML/KYC

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution. With over 2,800 consultants in 18 countries, we will generate an annual turnover of USD 420 million for the current fiscal year. Our global footprint and our expertise in more than 30 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide.

We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science. As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we develop consulting bots and integrate AI in our solutions.

After several years of significant growth in Asia, we are continuing to expand our business and are now looking for a Manager / Senior Consultant for the CIO Advisory workstream across HK and APAC markets.

Job Description

Sia Partners HK is searching for an individual that has 5+ years of Management Consulting experience specializing in AML/KYC in Financial Services. This individual must be driven and have exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills. As part of the internal activities’ development, you will be involved in the following: 

• Possess business development and relationship management skills.
• Development and improvement of our offers via training sessions and workshops.
• Exceptional participation in industry Working Groups and creating marketing material (blog, whitepapers…).

AML/KYC Expertise:

• This individual will face off with our Financial Service client(s) and be an advisor to the lines of business regarding implementation and remediation of AML/ KYC controls and escalating AML/KYC issues.
• At our Financial Service client (s) the Consultant will liaise with multiple business line management teams to provide recommendations to develop AML/KYC policies & procedures, processes that follow the rules, regulations and sanctions in regards to; customer on-boarding, customer refresh and name screening.
• Understand the end-to-end KYC execution, documentation requirements, customer risk assessments, name screening and AML/KYC controls.
• Assist in the self-assessment and remediation of AML/ KYC controls.
• Develop and overseeing AML/ KYC remediation plans.
• Verify correction of identified control weaknesses.
• Work with management to respond to issues raised by AML/ KYC audits and examinations.
• Identify AML/ KYC training needs in the line of business and assist with developing the presentations for the training.
• Develop and report AML/ KYC metrics and prepare management reports for the Business Risk team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher level of education. Exceptional academic background (e.g. Business, Economics, Literature, Political Science, Engineering).
• 5 years of Management Consulting and/ or financial industry experience required.
• CAMS certified is a plus.
• Fluent in both speaking and writing in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). 

Additional Information

This will be the right role for you if you like to:

• Be involved in challenging strategic projects with leading banks and financial institutions
• Be client-facing and have autonomy in your role
• Be part of a dynamic, multi-cultural and fast-growing team
• Grow your career with a company that is performance driven

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.