Lead Consultant – Financial Crime (IT)

About the role

As a Lead Consultant in Financial Crime, you will guide clients through AML and related compliance challenges, shaping solutions that address regulatory requirements and risk management. You will work across the consulting lifecycle, from problem definition to solution deployment, ensuring high‑quality delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Financial Crime team on AML, KYC, sanctions screening and anti‑impersonation checks.
• Review and update SOPs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assess and enhance processes such as KYC onboarding and monitoring controls.
• Conduct high‑risk assessments, gap analysis and develop remediation strategies.
• Configure, develop and deploy consulting solutions, guiding project teams and deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve compliance frameworks and impact assessments.

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial crime compliance, AML and KYC processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve processes.
• Experience in reviewing and updating SOPs and compliance documentation.

Required skills

• AML, KYC, sanctions screening, anti‑impersonation checks.
• High‑risk assessments, gap analysis, remediation strategies.
• SOP updates, compliance frameworks, impact assessments.
• Data verification tools: Salesforce, Powercurve, Equifax, CIFAS.
• Project tools: Jira, Confluence.