Managing Consultant - Financial Crime, Fraud & Investigation (“FFI”) Services - UK

Job Family:

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

As a Managing Consultant - FFI, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and leading our clients towards effective solutions in combating financial crime and fraud.  You will leverage your expertise and experience to enhance organisations' anti-financial crime systems and controls while ensuring compliance with UK and European regulatory standards.  Your responsibilities will extend beyond assessments and investigations to strategic planning, project management and client engagement.

What You Will Need:

• Lead and deliver high-quality client engagements to assess and enhance organisations' anti-financial crime systems and controls, including managing the team on a day-to-day basis on s.166 engagements.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into potential financial crime issues, such as money laundering, sanctions violations, bribery and corruption, and fraudulent financial activities.
• Provide support to project managers in planning, executing, and managing small and large engagements, including project management, progress tracking, client updates, billing, and engagement productivity analysis.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and deliver AML and sanctions training to Boards and all three lines of defence.
• Generate and contribute to high-quality client deliverables, including reports, proposals, marketing materials, and client communications.
• Establish credibility with clients and colleagues through clear and effective communication, leveraging your confidence and ability to articulate complex concepts.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, paying meticulous attention to detail while offering innovative solutions.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to financial crime prevention and compliance.
• Attend networking events.
• Travel as required to client sites or other locations to fulfil project requirements.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• A minimum of 6+ years of relevant work experience in financial crime prevention, consulting, or regulatory roles.
• Bachelor's degree or completed apprenticeship program at a relevant institution (e.g., regulator, consulting firm, accounting firm).
• Strong passion for combating financial crime and assisting clients with innovative and effective solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance monitoring and testing.
• Familiarity with AML practices, including transaction monitoring or correspondent banking.
• Proficiency in operating under JMLSG and UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (amended 2019).
• Experience in developing financial crime-related governance, policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure good practices and accountability.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality client deliverables.
• Previous experience in a consultancy, professional services, or regulatory environment.
• Please note that Guidehouse will not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Managing Consultant, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by advising and guiding clients towards effective financial crime prevention measures.  Join our team of professionals and contribute to shaping a safer and more compliant financial landscape.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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