Senior Consultant, Financial Crimes

KPMG

$69K — $107K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption.
  • Experience in professional services is a plus.
  • Advisory or project experience within regulated entities is advantageous.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, criminology, finance, business, or related field required.
  • Master's or graduate degree in financial crimes or related field is beneficial.
  • Relevant certifications (CAMS, ACFCS, CSS) are an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Support client projects related to financial crime prevention and compliance.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
  • Assist in developing and enhancing financial crime compliance frameworks.
  • Prepare client deliverables, including reports and presentations.
  • Contribute to regulatory reviews and remediation efforts.
  • Leverage data and technology tools in financial advisory services.
  • Collaborate with national and international teams across diverse industries.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • Exposure to leading experts and cutting-edge technology.
  • Involvement in meaningful projects within the financial crime sector.
Full Job Description
Overview

KPMG's newly established National Financial Crimes Centre of Excellence (FC COE) is seeking professional Consultants and Senior Consultants to help shape the future of our national service offering and grow our high-performing team.

Based in Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, or Greater Montreal Area, and connected across Canada, this role offers a dynamic and stimulating environment where innovation, collaboration, and purpose converge. As part of the FC COE, you'll work with leading experts and cutting-edge tools to help clients navigate complex financial crime risks and regulatory expectations.

In alignment with laws, regulations, and industry best practices, our team advises clients on a wide range of financial crime matters, including:
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Economic sanctions
  • Anti-tax evasion
  • Anti-corruption

What you will do

As a Senior Consultant in KPMG's National Financial Crimes Centre of Excellence (FC COE), you will contribute to impactful client engagements that help organizations strengthen their defenses against financial crime. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality advisory services across a range of financial crime domains.

Also, as a Consultant or Senior Consultant, you will have the following responsibilities:
  • Supporting client projects related to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, anti-corruption, anti-tax evasion, and risk management.
  • Conducting research, analysis, and assessments to identify financial crime risks and recommend practical solutions.
  • Assisting in the development and enhancement of financial crime frameworks, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
  • Preparing client deliverables, such as reports, presentations, and dashboards, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights.
  • Contributing to regulatory reviews and remediation efforts, including transaction lookbacks and program evaluations.
  • Leveraging data and technology tools to support financial advisory activities.
  • Collaborating with national and global teams, gaining exposure to diverse industries and regulatory environments.

What you bring to the role

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Global Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), or in model risk management within the financial or professional services sectors, as well as with relevant banking, securities, or insurance regulatory agencies.
  • Experience in professional services, an asset
  • Experience in an advisory, project role or similar within a regulated entity, an asset.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, criminology, finance, business, or related field.
  • Master's degree or graduate degree in financial crimes or related field is considered an asset.
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (ACFCS), Economic Sanctions Specialist (CSS) certifications or equivalent designations will be considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • and practical experience of technologies and solutions available on the market for monitoring and assessment of the risk of money laundering
  • Understanding of laws, regulations and best practices that address financial crimes.
  • Ability to produce concise and structured presentations and reports.
  • Knowledge of the technologies and solutions available on the market for monitoring and assessment of the risk of money laundering
  • Understanding of banking, insurance, asset management products and services, and existing technologies in the market.


For candidates residing in Ontario, the expected base salary range for this position is CAD $69,000 to $107,500 and may be eligible for a bonus. The base salary offered within this range will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, location, and specific qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program.

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