Our client is a nationally ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with a forward-thinking mindset, dedicated to providing innovative strategies and personalized solutions to our diverse clientele. The firm serves the unique needs of closely held companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals across various industries, including construction, real estate, healthcare, and professional services.
Role Overview:
They are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to establish and lead their Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practice. As a Partner, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks for our clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a practice from the ground up, leveraging the firm's existing resources and client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the Financial Crimes/AML practice, including strategy formulation, service offerings, and market positioning.
- Provide expert advisory services to clients on matters related to financial crime compliance, AML regulations, fraud prevention, and risk management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices to ensure the firm's services remain cutting-edge and compliant.
- Collaborate with other service lines within the firm to offer integrated solutions to clients.
- Mentor and develop a team of professionals dedicated to financial crimes and AML services.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in financial crimes compliance, AML, and risk management within a professional services environment.
- Deep understanding of relevant regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and international AML standards.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are highly desirable.
Why Join:
- Opportunity to lead and shape a new practice area within a respected and growing firm.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment that values innovation and professional development.
- Access to a diverse client base across multiple industries, providing a broad platform to make a significant impact.
