Capco
Principal Consultant - Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation and Finance Function Joining Capco means joining an organisation that is committed to an inclusive working environment where you’re encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. We celebrate individuality and recognize that diversity and inclusion, in all forms, is critical to success. It’s important to us that we recruit and develop as diverse a range of talent as we can and we believe that everyone brings something different to the table – so we’d love to know what makes you different. Such differences may mean we need to make changes to our process to allow you the best possible platform to succeed, and we are happy to cater to any reasonable adjustments you may require. You will find the section to let us know of these at the bottom of your application form or you can mention it directly to your recruiter at any stage and they will be happy to help. About Capco Capco is a global technology and business consultancy, focused on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry. We are: Experts in capital markets, banking and payments, insurance and wealth and asset management Deep knowledge in financial services offering, including e.g. Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Resilience etc. Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there Focus on maintaining our nimble, agile and entrepreneurial culture Role Description We are looking to recruit Financial Crime, Sanctions and Fraud transformation candidates across different senior levels into our growing Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation and Finance capability. Successful candidates will be involved in advising on financial crime risk management and delivering transformation across AML/KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions and Fraud. The role will entail working across all types of financial institutions in the market to help them navigate and deliver against key regulatory requirements and business objectives. This would range across: Supporting our clients to achieve compliance with regulatory obligations, including dealing with remediation and response to regulatory reviews. Transforming and automating financial crime, sanctions and fraud operating models and processes through the implementation of new technologies (e.g. AI) that can bring a holistic and faster approach to identifying and managing financial crime, sanctions and fraud risk, whilst delivering cost optimisation for our clients. Analysing our clients’ capabilities and finding opportunities to save costs and improve risk management through innovation within existing anti-financial crime and anti-fraud functions Assessing, benchmarking, and re-designing financial crime and fraud target operating models and controls, identifying weaknesses and proposing improvements. Supporting clients in dealing with operational backlogs (e.g. KYC files and alerts). Sourcing and implementing technology solutions for KYC, TM, Sanctions and Fraud.
A good understanding of the wider picture of financial crime, sanctions and fraud including regulatory requirements, risk assessment, KYC and how all components interrelate and support each other across the three lines of defence. Experience of delivering automation and transformation using AI Financial crime tooling and processes (across risk assessment, screening, transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD), Fraud (detection, prevention, response) Sanctions regimes, including tooling and processes This will be coupled with strong change management experience (preferably Agile certifications) and prior success, either as a management consultant or within a change role in a financial services institution. This role allows you to deliver as part of a long-term strategic partnership with our clients, whilst developing within a forward thinking and entrepreneurial business. An understanding of the key market, global and regulatory drivers shaping the financial crime and the wider industry and an ability to articulate these by way of opportunities for consulting firms to support the industry. Proven expertise delivering change and lead transformation programmes Self-starter and strong team player. Strong interpersonal & written communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mind-set. Demonstrable expertise in building and leveraging relationships. To be able to face off to key stakeholders with strong credibility. The ability to present to a wide range of stakeholder from AVP to senior MDs. Other Expectations To balance client delivery with supporting development of new client opportunities or market propositions and proactive sales efforts within Financial Crime team. For senior level candidates Mentor and coach other members of the team. Solution development, showing a clear ability as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to enhance existing propositions, and develop new ones. People management, building a team of consultants with the right mix of grades, skills and experience to support client opportunities and projected growth. Develop, drive and convert a pipeline of opportunities and lead on RFP responses. Fulfil a key role in account and proposition development within Market Domains and Key Client Accounts, assisting senior management to increase revenue. Formulate propositions and solutions that meet client requirements in addition to managing and directing pursuit activity. Strong bid management abilities, with a proven ability to mentor and train Consultants. Drive thought leadership and client campaigns Build and maintain strong client relationships within the sector, leveraging proven industry content and delivery capability. WHY JOIN CAPCO? You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry. We offer: A work culture focused on innovation and building lasting value for our clients and employees Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits, including maternity / adoption / shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement