Senior Consultant - Risk and Compliance

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Strategy & Management Consulting 

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.   

Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems.  Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment. 

Job Description

Following our growth in Asia, we are growing our Risk and Regulatory Compliance team in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Support team and managers in Risk and Regulatory Compliance projects and Advisory Work:
• Undertake various client engagements and ensure consistent delivery of superior client service; this includes leading and assuming responsibility for high quality deliverables while respecting established time-frames and budgets.
• Participate in the delivery of regulatory consulting projects including AML, KYC, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, FATCA etc.
• Support projects in reviewing and developing compliance frameworks, policies and procedures to address regulatory changes or remediate identified weaknesses
• Work with clients and stakeholders on regulatory requirements
• Develop and distribute articles on emerging regulatory topics Qualifications
• 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

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, economics, business, or law
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry or consulting firm
• Familiar with Singapore financial regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and develop practical solutions
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work products
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences                  
• Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) are highly desirable
• Experience with data analytics tools and technologies for AML and sanctions investigations is a plus

Additional Information

Additional Information

Sia 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.  

Sia 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.