Compliance Consultant (Financial Crime)
Zurich
- Schaumburg, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide advisory services on compliance related matters and offer best practice solutions
- Lead the development, implementation and assessment of compliance programs in adherence to Group and local regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with management, business leads, and Compliance team in simplifying, embedding, and automating controls and testing where appropriate
- Participate in cross functional groups to implement or enhance and embed controls
- Bring a systematic and disciplined approach to support the business in maintaining controls with compliance impact
- Participate in the ongoing assessment of compliance risks and evaluate potential impact on Annual Compliance Plan
- Ensure relevant Compliance documents (incl. Local Compliance Standards) are continuously updated, maintained and disseminated in the organization as Group and local regulatory requirements evolve
- Build relationships within the business to stay current on focus areas and trends and consider where additional support may be required
- Willingness to challenge current processes and practices with a view for improvement.
- Coordinate the embedment of the ICIF framework for Compliance control activities
- Present on compliance related matters to stakeholders as required
- Contribute to the delivery of the wider Compliance functional responsibilities, such as awareness & training, tracking and communication of regulatory and compliance policy changes and management of compliance tools and systems
- Ensure coordination and alignment with other Group functions e.g., Risk Management and Audit, as required
- Bachelors Degree in Law or Business degree in related field and 6 or more years of experience in the Financial Services area OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Financial Services area
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Financial Services area AND
- Experience with professional writing such as company policies or other management reports.
- Experience with evaluation, assessment, and/or implementation of internal controls.
- Knowledge of Compliance topics such as Trade and Economic Sanctions, Anti- Money Laundering and Anti-Bribery / Anti Corruption.
- Advanced Degree or professional certification (such as CPA, CIA, CFCS, ACAMS) or Juris Doctor
- In-depth advisory, consultative or audit skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Effective conflict resolution, presentation and project management skills
- Advanced research, development and reporting skills
- Interest in data analytics and broadening compliance skills generally
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
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