Senior Consultant, Financial Crimes

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables? Our Financial Crimes, Managed Services team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

KPMG's Forensic and Financial Crimes professionals help clients identify risks that could expose their organization to money laundering, terrorist financing as well as corruption and other legal, reputational risks. We work with clients to identify, manage and mitigate their risk exposures in line with legislative requirements and industry best practices. We also conduct investigative research and support due diligence work as well as investigations when called upon.

Our Toronto office is currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join its team .

What you will do

• Support client's internal audit teams to conduct Enterprise AML Program Effectiveness Reviews, leveraging internal controls and compliance testing techniques
• Complete detailed testing work papers following generally accepted auditing principles and audit trail requirements.
• Support investigative research projects using either client systems as well as open-source research
• Support Due Diligence work as part of on-going client engagements
• Conduct negative news screening (World-Check, Lexis Nexis and other searching engines)
• Write investigation reports and memos to summarize findings and adjudication outcome, supporting rationales and risk assessments
• Participating and developing marketing and business opportunities
• Sharing in the administrative tasks related to the operation of KPMG Forensic and Financial Crimes
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good troubleshooting skills and analytical ability

What you bring to the role

• 3 - 5 years of Canadian Financial Services industry experience
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certifications
• Strong understanding of risk and controls assessment and compliance testing
• Internal audit experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of screening and monitoring tools such as: World-check, Lexis Nexis and other AML Transaction Monitoring tools
• Strong transaction analysis, critical thinking and investigative techniques coupled with professionalism and excellent judgment concerning confidential matters
• Strong knowledge of AML legislative/regulatory requirements
• Experience in handling high-risk profiles cases
• Understanding of client de-risking / demarketing and/or remediation
• Strong record of achieving high volume targets while ensuring high quality
• Attitude and drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as contribute to a team environment and be accountable to tight timelines
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Data Analytics Tools)

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
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