Financial Institutions Consulting Manager - Reg & Int Audit

Job description

Overview BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. 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Job Description: Responsibilities: Lead and manage AML/CFT and sanctions compliance engagements for global financial services clients; oversee engagement planning, execution, quality assurance, and timely delivery across multiple projects; serve as the primary offshore point of contact for onshore teams and client stakeholders; ensure deliverables meet regulatory expectations, internal quality standards, and client requirements. Direct end-to-end AML independent testing engagements, including scoping, risk assessments, and testing strategy; review control testing, gap assessments, and regulatory mapping against frameworks such as BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, FCA, MAS; provide oversight on issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation recommendations; validate remediation activities and support regulatory or internal audit responses. Lead complex validations of transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening tools, and customer risk rating models; review model methodologies, assumptions, segmentation, scenarios, data quality, and thresholds; oversee conceptual soundness assessments, outcomes analysis, and model performance testing; ensure compliance with model risk management guidance (e.g., SR 11-7 or equivalent global frameworks); deliver high-quality validation reports and present findings to senior stakeholders. Oversee AML operations delivery (transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, investigations, QA); manage team performance, workload allocation, and adherence to SLAs and KPIs; implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and quality enhancements; drive consistent delivery excellence across managed service engagements. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and senior consultants; conduct performance management, coaching, and career development planning; support hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives to scale offshore capabilities; promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Manage relationships with onshore leadership and client stakeholders; participate in senior-level client meetings, steering committees, and presentations; provide proactive issue identification and resolution, ensuring client satisfaction; support business development efforts, proposals, and solution design for new opportunities. Lead and manage AML/CFT and sanctions compliance engagements for global financial services clients; direct end-to-end AML independent testing engagements, including scoping, risk assessments, and testing strategy; lead complex validations of transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening tools, and customer risk rating models. Oversee engagement planning, execution, quality assurance, and timely delivery across multiple projects; oversee AML operations delivery (transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, investigations, QA); manage team performance, workload allocation, and adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Review control testing, gap assessments, and regulatory mapping against frameworks such as BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, FCA, MAS; review model methodologies, assumptions, segmentation, scenarios, data quality, and thresholds; oversee conceptual soundness assessments, outcomes analysis, and model performance testing; ensure compliance with model risk management guidance (e.g., SR 11-7 or equivalent global frameworks). Serve as the primary offshore point of contact for onshore teams and client stakeholders; ensure deliverables meet regulatory expectations, internal quality standards, and client requirements; validate remediation activities and support regulatory or internal audit responses; deliver high-quality validation reports and present findings to senior stakeholders; implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and quality enhancements; drive consistent delivery excellence across managed service engagements; promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement; provide proactive issue identification and resolution, ensuring client satisfaction. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, financial crime consulting, or related risk and compliance functions. 2–4+ years of experience leading teams, managing client engagements, and delivering large-scale compliance projects. Strong experience working with global financial institutions across retail banking, corporate banking, capital markets, fintech, and other financial services sectors. Deep expertise in AML Independent Testing/Internal Audit support, AML Model Validation/Model Risk Management, and AML Managed Services and operational delivery. Advanced knowledge of global AML/CFT and sanctions regulatory frameworks, including BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, EU AML Directives, and APAC regulations. Hands-on experience with AML and sanctions technology platforms such as Actimize, Fiserv, SAS AML, FircoSoft, or similar solutions. Exposure to data analytics and model validation tools such as SQL, Python, and R. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience working in global delivery/offshore engagement models. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CRCM, ICA, or equivalent are preferred.