Associate Director - Financial Crime Technical and Subject Matter Leader

Associate Director-RMS Financial Crime Technical and Subject Matter Leader

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Service Line – GDS Risk Management Services (RMS)

Position Title – RMS Financial Crime Technical and Subject Matter Leader

 

Job summary

The RMS Financial Crime Technical and Subject Matter Leader is a senior role responsible for defining, governing, and advancing technical standards, methodologies, and subject‑matter depth of the RMS Financial Crime capability across Global Delivery Services.

 

This role provides authoritative technical leadership across Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Due Diligence, Economic and Trade Sanctions, Counter Terrorist Financining (CTF), Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Insider Trading and related financial crime domains, supporting the delivery of GDS solutions which are technically robust, regulator‑ready, and aligned to evolving global regulatory expectations. The role partners closely with the Financial Crime Delivery and Operations Leader to ensure seamless translation of technical standards into scalable, high‑quality delivery. The role will require close collaboration with the Global Financial Crime Team to agree the strategy for the execution of services across all GDS RMS locations.

 

The role is not primarily a delivery management role, but a technical authority, advisor, and standard‑setter, with influence across locations and senior global stakeholders.

 

Your key responsibilities

Technical & Subject Matter Leadership

• Act as the global technical authority for Financial Crime within GDS RMS, covering AML, CTF, Sanctions, ABC  and emerging financial crime risks.
• Define and maintain global technical standards, methodologies, playbooks, and control frameworks for GDS‑delivered FinCrime services.
• Interpret and translate regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry guidance into practical, scalable technical guidance for delivery teams

 

Quality, Risk & Governance

• Provide technical oversight on complex, high‑risk, or sensitive engagements, supporting issue resolution and risk mitigation through consultation.
• Support internal and external reviews (e.g., regulatory, quality, audit) by providing expert technical input.
• Drive consistency of technical application across locations, reducing variance and execution risk.

 

Capability Building & Knowledge Leadership

• Own the technical learning agenda for GDS FinCrime, including curriculum design, advanced training, certifications, and practitioner upskilling.
• Mentor senior practitioners and emerging technical leaders, building long‑term depth and succession in specialist FinCrime skills.
• Drive development of thought leadership, technical guidance, and internal knowledge assets to strengthen GDS credibility

 

Stakeholder & Network Engagement

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to Global FinCrime leadership, Member Firms, and regional stakeholders.
• Support solution design and complex opportunity shaping by providing technical credibility and assurance.
• Representing GDS in technical forums, working groups, and Global FinCrime initiatives where required

 

Qualifications

Experience

• 12–15 years of progressive experience in Financial Crime, AML, Sanctions, Fraud, ABC, or related regulatory risk domains.
• Proven experience acting as a technical expert or advisor within professional services, financial services, or regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated exposure to complex, multi‑jurisdictional regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations.

 

 

Technical Expertise

• Deep hands‑on knowledge of one or more FinCrime domains (e.g., AML/Due Diligence, Sanctions, ABC).
• Strong understanding of global regulatory standards, including risk‑based approaches, controls design, and governance models.
• Experience of supporting regulatory reviews, audits, or enforcement‑driven remediation.

 

Leadership & Influence

• Credibility to influence senior stakeholders without direct line authority.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for executive and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical guidance and executive‑level material.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, ICA, CRCM) strongly preferred.

 

About EY’s Global Delivery Services (GDS): 

GDS is EY's shared services organization. It consists of multiple service delivery centers from which Client Service and Enablement Services teams operate to deliver a range of support and services to EY. To work with Global Delivery Services is to tap into one of EY's greatest global assets – over 40,000 smart, dedicated and incredibly responsive people, based in six countries.

 

About GDS Risk Management Services (RMS): 

RMS is an internal function within EY, responsible for protecting the organization from the risks that may arise from its professional practice. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify and manage risks providing coordinated advice and assistance on independence, conflicts, compliance, regulatory, policy, security issues as well as dealing with claims and any queries regarding ethics. The GDS RMS team enjoys good visibility within the global EY RMS community and has been involved in development of some key RMS processes.

What working at EY offers

 

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

 

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

 

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Experience Level

Mid Level