Manager, Financial Crimes

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

Responsibilities:

• Focus on overseeing and developing teams within our Financial Crimes practice, with a primary emphasis on anti-money laundering (AML), and sanctions compliance
• Lead diverse teams on complex financial crimes advisory engagements, including AML, sanctions, and fraud-related assessments, gap analyses, and remediation efforts; proven track record in delivering high-quality financial crimes deliverables, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment
• Oversee the execution of client solutions that address regulatory requirements, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate financial crime risks
• Drive the consistent delivery of high-quality work products, monitoring project progress, managing risks, and communicating effectively with key client stakeholders as well as firm leadership
• Consult with key financial crimes personnel and stakeholders for a variety of financial services organizations to understand their challenges, and offer targeted solutions
• Maintain an understanding of current industry issues, trends, and emerging regulatory requirements and guidance, as well as employing this understanding to contribute to go-to-market initiatives and proposals
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams of professionals specializing in financial crimes, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in financial crimes compliance, AML, sanctions, fraud prevention, or related areas, including experience in a leadership role
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent certifications preferred
• Significant understanding of common money laundering schemes as well as the AML and sanctions legal and regulatory environment, industry best practices, and emerging trends in financial crimes, including intelligent automation, cryptocurrencies, and other digital banking concepts
• Experience examining, assessing, and/or enhancing aspects of a financial crime's compliance program (for example, performing internal audits or compliance testing reviews, remediating identified deficiencies) preferred
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to meet the needs of the team and business; excellent writing abilities across various deliverable formats including reports and presentations as well as excellent experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed; applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

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