Assistant Manager – Risk Consulting – FCC

About the role

Join the Risk Consulting practice to help banks, insurers, exchange companies and digital/EMI players in Pakistan and across MENA design and implement financial crime compliance frameworks that meet regulatory expectations while preserving customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end FCC transformation programs covering AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and case management.
• Design future‑state operating models, conduct current‑state and gap assessments against SBP AML/CFT & CFP regulations, FATF recommendations and international standards, and develop remediation roadmaps.
• Execute enterprise‑wide risk assessments, draft policies and SOPs for AML/CFT, sanctions, TBML, fraud, FATCA/CRS and proliferation financing.
• Validate transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems, including scenario testing and data lineage verification.
• Identify opportunities to modernise compliance operations through AI, GenAI and intelligent automation, supporting vendor evaluations and proofs‑of‑concept.
• Lead workstreams, act as primary client contact, supervise and coach senior consultants and analysts, and produce client‑ready deliverables such as gap reports and implementation plans.

Required profile

• 5+ years experience in Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud) within banking, insurance, asset management or a professional services firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, commerce or related discipline; industry certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML, CFE, CIA or CA/ACCA preferred.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage client relationships.
• Working knowledge of global risk and regulatory environment, especially FCC developments.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with FCC platforms such as Oracle FCCM, Actimize, SAS, Fircosoft/Bridger.
• Familiarity with core banking systems like T24.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.