Join EY as an Associate supporting global financial crime compliance. This role is integral to the Global Delivery Services (GDS) team, focusing on risk management and the execution of financial crime prevention controls across the EY network. You will conduct in-depth client due diligence to ensure adherence to critical regulations like Anti-Money Laundering and Economic & Trade Sanctions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders within the Global Financial Crime team and Risk Management executive. Enhance your visibility and awareness of EY's robust financial crime programs throughout the organization.

Conduct comprehensive research on clients, both corporate and individual, utilizing public and subscription services for identification and verification. Critically analyze due diligence findings to meet 'Know Your Client' standards, pinpointing areas needing further information. Perform client screening to detect Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons, and Adverse Media, effectively managing false positives and escalating potential matches. Assess client risk based on gathered due diligence to establish a risk profile. Communicate requests clearly and consistently to client-serving teams. Contribute to the testing and validation of financial crime prevention technology systems as required.

A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant work experience is required. Prior experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Economic and Trade Sanctions, or Anti-Bribery and Corruption is advantageous. You should possess well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills in English, both verbal and written. An intermediate level of proficiency in MS Office is necessary. Familiarity with recent global developments in financial crime and economic sanctions is expected. While not mandatory, an external qualification in financial crime prevention would be beneficial.