Risk Advisory | Forensic - Financial Crime

Deloitte Forensic professionals are a diverse group with a wide and varied range of proficiencies, comprising forensic accountants, legal and law enforcement specialists, and business intelligence experts, all utilising state-of-the-art forensic technology.

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Job Description

• Supports Engagement team in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagement / project.
  
• Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency
• Conducts research for engagements/ projects as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output for review
• Raises ideas to address issues arising that may enhance / renew service offerings to client
• Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed
• Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact-based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
• Communicates regularly with management and team members on status of allocated deliverables
• Informs management of any possible emerging engagement change issues
• Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests
• Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advise management 

Financial Crime measurables:

• investigate transactional data and relevant financial documents to flag indicators of potential corruption
• prepare analysis to enhance understanding of both financial and non-financial results, to identify threats and opportunities
• evaluate existing compliance programmes for regulatory gaps and suspicious activity
• assist with remediation of client files
• knowledge of financial crime risk policies and procedures
• demonstrate a strong knowledge of know your client (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) requirements
• responsible for obtaining all KYC documentation from clients and for conducting initial full due diligence
• identify the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) in line with the client’s policy
• interpret KYC and CDD policies in order to identify the requirements for the client to be successfully onboarded
• read and interpret company registration documentation and resolution to determine mandates and relevant individuals that need to be identified and verified
• conduct sanctions and PEP screening for potential sanctions violations and the identification of potential PEPs
• perform periodic screening of clients, beneficial owners, and connected parties prior to the completion of an onboarding
• perform enhanced due diligence on clients assessed as posing higher money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks prior to establishing a business relationship
• escalate any suspicious AML, Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)  and sanctions activity and transactions to the MLCO for further action
• assist with clearing transaction alerts that have been flagged in the system
• experience in transaction monitoring for anti-money laundering (AML)/CFT purposes
• use investigative and interpersonal skills to resolve cases
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of AML laws and regulations
• prior experience in monitoring and analysing customer accounts for suspicious activity required
• investigate customer transactions as part of periodic and event-driven customer KYC reviews, using a variety of tools including internal systems, internet searches, proprietary and third-party databases
• investigate non-obvious false positives, true positive hits, and escalate for further review and approval
• review sanction alerts generated by the client systems to determine whether they are false positive or a true positive
• experience with compliance systems such as OFAC, UNSCR etc.
• must demonstrate a strong knowledge of international sanctions regimes. 

Technical competencies:

• basic technical knowledge in specific area and/or industry
• proficient in Microsoft Office suite, advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferrable
• elementary business acumen
• demonstrate a strong working knowledge on KYC and CDD requirements
• strong attention to detail and accuracy
• experience gained from a leading bank, regulator or professional services firm is advantageous
• excellent verbal and written skills.

Behavioural competencies:

• good communication skills, both written and verbalinter
• personal and relationship building skills
• desire to develop selfclient delivery focus
• adaptable
• focus on quality
• problem-solving ability
• analytical
• must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
• able to work independently and efficiently within a team environment
• be inquisitive and have the ability to identify anomalies
• must be able to multi-task, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritise workflow to meet critical deadlines
• ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment.
• Must work well under pressure
• must work well within a team and have client management skills.

Qualifications
a. Minimum qualifications:

• degree in commerce, internal audit, forensic or legal
• workings towards a professional qualification (CA, CFE. ACAMS).

b. Desired qualifications:

• postgraduate qualification (relevant to service area/business management, etc.)
• may require knowledge in a specific technology related to role
• legal or Forensic Accountancy or CA or CIA qualification preferred
• certified AML specialist.

Minimum experience:

• newly graduated.