AML Consultant
EY is looking for a motivated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Consultant to join our dynamic AML Compliance Office within Risk Management. At EY, you'll contribute to a better working world, where your unique voice enhances our inclusive culture, and your perspective helps us grow. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of AML compliance?
The opportunity - What future are you building towards?
We welcome candidates who are keen to learn more about the AML profession in a dynamic work environment, mentored by passionate colleagues. This role is perfect for a team player who wants to contribute directly to EY’s compliance with AML/Counter Terrorism (CTF) and Sanctions legislation and internal policies.
Our team - Do great minds always think alike?
Join our AML Compliance Office, comprising 23 employees, working partly from our Amsterdam and Rotterdam offices and partly remotely. We are a culturally diverse and highly educated team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive AML solutions. Our team is organized into task-oriented areas, such as client due diligence, sanctions and unusual transaction reporting, allowing for experience in multiple AML/CTF compliance fields. With constantly evolving AML/CTF and Sanctions legislation, we remain flexible and agile to address emerging priorities.
Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?
As a senior AML Consultant, you'll perform Enhanced Client Due Diligence (ECDD) on high-risk (future) clients to mitigate potential Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions risks. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Risk Assessment: Thoroughly evaluating the potential money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks associated with clients. This involves analyzing the client's business activities, geographic presence, ownership structure, sources of funds and wealth, and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
- Advisory Services: Providing expert advice to engagement partners, quality leadership, and senior management on client acceptance and continuance.
- Support and Guidance: Acting as a subject matter expert, you will offer guidance and training to engagement teams on Know Your Client matters, ensuring that first-line operations are well-informed and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Policy and Procedure Management: Contributing to the development and updating of (E)CDD-related policies and procedures.
Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?
- Bachelor or Master degree preferably in the field of Finance, Business or Law
- 2-4 years of experience in the field of AML/CTF, Sanctions Compliance, and/or Law, preferably related to Know Your Client
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and maintain confidentiality
- Eagerness to learn and develop both personally and professionally
- Team player who also enjoys working independently
- Willingness to work with a culturally diverse team in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to staying informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to AML/CTF. Sanctions and financial crime
- What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?
- Competitive salary with potential bonuses based on EY's financial performance and your job performance.
- 29 vacation days per year for full-time employees.
- Laptop and smartphone with a business subscription.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
- Home office setup support.
- Comprehensive training and education opportunities.
- Direct pension scheme contributions with voluntary additional options.
- Sustainable mobility options through the EY My Daily Travel app.
- Vitality programs, including coaching sessions and sports vouchers.
For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here.
Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?
Initial interviews will be scheduled early/mid-September.
Pre-employment screening
Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.
