Associate Director Financial Crime/AML - Financial Services Advisory page is loaded Associate Director Financial Crime/AML - Financial Services Advisory Apply locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR5786 We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. G rant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 10 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 peopl e At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. 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Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Role Details Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Advisory (FSA) Business Risk Services (BRS) team in Dublin is currently seeking driven and self-motivated professionals to join the team at Associate Director Level at the new Grant Thornton offices, in City Quay. We are expanding the Financial Crime business offering and would welcome applications from those who have the ability to develop and present business growth recommendations, conduct market research and generate original ideas. In this role, you will be helping lead the strategic planning, project management and cooperating closely with senior stakeholders to help launch our offering and deliver our strategic business goals. Additionally, you will be helping deliver Financial Crime engagements. The role provides strong candidates with the opportunity to become a key member of the management team and play a role in successful and growing business unit whilst working closely with colleagues throughout the firm in a rapidly growing area of the business. The successful candidate should have experience working in or delivering engagements spanning, AML, governance, risk management, and compliance. This role will be attractive to individuals who can rise to a challenge, critical thinkers and who are adaptable and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. The role offers highly attractive career development and progression opportunities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build relationships internally and externally, become involved in a variety of projects and lead on assignments covering a broad spectrum of organisations within the Financial Services industry, including but not limited to: Banking Insurance Asset Management Payment Institutions and E-Money Main Responsibilities Active involvement in strategic business development activities, including identifying client needs, opportunities and working on proposals for new business Support the preparation of strategic business initiatives and presentation materials Conduct market research and study market trends to evaluate the practices and market behaviour of industry competitors Deliver AML / FC / GRC engagements to regulated clients using project management and subject matter expertise skills Act as the lead for fieldwork assignments involving multiple team members and client deliverables Work closely with client management, up to and including board-level directors Prepare detailed reports outlining project deliverables and where relevant professional recommendations; and Skills and Attributes Minimum of 8+ years AML or GRC experience; Qualification relevant to AML / FC, risk management, regulatory compliance, consulting Comfortable with working on difficult issues where there may be no definitive ‘right’ answer, patient in the face of uncertainty and complexity Ability to design and present information on Microsoft PowerPoint in an insightful and structured manner, both written and verbal Demonstrated experience and knowledge of strategic problem solving and frameworks Strong client focus and client relationship management skills Excellent project management skills, issue resolution and the ability to plan and manage local and global projects with large teams A strong team player who is also prepared to lead a team; driving them to deliver exceptional results Excellent written and oral communication skills If you think you are this person and you want a career that works for you with a professional services organisation that is going places, then apply today. Life at GT Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Inclusion and diversity: Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. Recognition: We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. #LI-ND1 Similar Jobs (9) Associate Director - Audit and Assurance locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Senior Commercial Marketing Manager locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago About Us Grant Thornton Ireland has over 2600 people, in 10 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. 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