Associate Risk Advisory - Financial Crime Compliance

About the role

Ankura, a global consultancy with over 2,500 employees across more than thirty offices, is hiring an Associate for its Risk Advisory practice, supporting the Financial Crime Compliance team. The role sits in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and suits someone who wants to grow and develop within a leading global consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, forensic accounting assignments, compliance reviews, forensic audits, background searches, asset searches and fund tracing.
• Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress reports and draft and final reports.
• Work with clients, their legal advisors, internal and external auditors and regulators, sometimes in sensitive and adversarial situations.
• Support, lead and manage teams of internal and external experts, working in close and distant collaboration.
• Monitor and manage risk through the engagement cycle and adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients and the internal team, and support and train junior resources.
• Get involved in business development initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Chartered Accountant (e.g. ICAEW) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, dispute support or expert witness work.
• Big Four experience is essential; experience in a large international bank is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of AML, sanctions, counter-fraud laws and regulations and FATF standards.
• Certification and ongoing professional education in fraud examination.
• Travel flexibility.

Required skills

• Research, retrieval, preparation and analysis of structured and unstructured information.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Data analysis and Excel proficiency.