Manager - Financial Services Risk Management (AML / Financial Crime)

The Opportunity

 

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Manager to join EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) team, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime. In this role, you will lead complex engagements for financial services clients, support audit and advisory teams with deep financial crime expertise, and play a key role in developing our AML and compliance offering. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, while coaching and developing high-performing teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Lead and manage AML and financial crime engagements for financial services clients (banking, payments, investment firms, insurance);
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting audit teams with risk assessments, regulatory interpretation, and forensic insights related to financial crime;
• Oversee and direct investigations into suspected money laundering, fraud, sanctions breaches, and other financial crime matters;
• Review and challenge complex financial data, transactions, and control frameworks to identify risks, weaknesses, and unusual patterns;
• Design, assess, and enhance AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance frameworks, policies, and operating models;
• Manage engagement planning, delivery, budgets, and quality, ensuring compliance with EY risk management and quality standards;
• Prepare and review high-quality reports and client deliverables, presenting clear, actionable insights to senior management;
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and trusted advisor;
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, pitches, and thought leadership in AML and financial crime;
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and a strong risk culture;
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and emerging financial crime trends at local and international level.

Skills and Attributes for Success

 

• Strong leadership, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Deep expertise in AML regulations, financial crime risk management, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical, value-adding solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with experience in client relationship management and business development.
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial services, consulting, or professional services, with strong exposure to AML and financial crime;
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex client engagements;
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, supervisory expectations, and industry best practices;
• University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or professional certification (e.g. CAMS) is a plus;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken). 

 

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

 

What working at EY offers

 

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. 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.
• If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

 

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