Financial Crime Assistant Director

Assistant Director, Financial Crime Operations 

The opportunity 

We are seeing an Assistant Director who will be responsible for helping to lead, develop and grow EY’s global 1st 

line of defense compliance processes. The role will be part of the Global Delivery Services (GDS) Risk 

Management Services (RMS) service function who provide enablement services to the EY network, including risk 

management. The opportunity is to join the GDS RMS Financial Crime Team who is responsible for the execution 

of financial crime prevention controls across the EY network.

Reporting to RMS Financial Crime Leader and RMS Philippines Location Leader, the Assistant Director will be 

responsible for supporting the daily operations for enablement activities which supports compliance with Anti

Money Laundering (AML) and Economic and Trade Sanctions compliance. The successful delivery of outcomes 

will require the Assistant Director to help continually develop and improve the teams, processes and technology 

which form part of the compliance programme. The role will include providing guidance and leadership to a team 

of analysts who will be responsible for the collection, review and analysis of Client Due Information (CDD), 

alongside the evaluation of information that underpins sanctions compliance.

The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work closely with the Global Executive Financial Team who is 

responsible for the creation and implementation of all global Financial Crime policies and procedures. Travel may 

be required on occasion to support meetings and strategic exercises.

Your key responsibilities 

• Lead a team of financial crime analysts who are responsible for the successful and timely review of CDD 

for new and existing clients. 

• Oversee the timely completion of work in line with agreed SLAs, identifying bottlenecks early and 

applying mitigations as needed. 

• Lead the execution of day-to-day operations including capacity planning and workload management.

• Review higher risk clients and suggest mitigations and next steps as necessary to support compliance. 

• Lead conversations with key stakeholders (Country Risk Management leaders and/or client servers) to 

build strong relationships and position the GDS as trusted advisors. 

• Organize periodic and regular meetings with the Global Executive and country stakeholders to provide a 

summary of team metrics, including turnaround times, volumes, team performance and any risks.

• Contribute to the creation of a culture where the team can openly raise questions and queries including 

suggestions for process or operational enhancements.

• Proactively identify new and different ways of working where this will increase team efficiency, simplify 

processes or better enable client handlers. 

• Maintain a deep subject matter knowledge of financial crime, including upcoming changes in global 

regulations affecting AML or Counter Terrorist Financing.

• Provide regular reports and updates to the Financial Crime sub-service function leader and RMS 

Philippines Location Leader on operational performance, key risks, issues, and priorities. 

• Undertake ad hoc roles and responsibilities within the Financial Crime sub-service function and/or RMS 

Philippines location, as business needs require. 

Qualification, Skills, and attributes for success 

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. 

• At least 10 years of overall work experience, including a minimum of five years of professional experience in 

financial crime compliance, with a focus on AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, 

or a combination of these areas. 

• Strong practical knowledge of AML and CDD procedures, including end-to-end client onboarding, research 

across different client types, and screening for sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse 

media. 

• Demonstrated experience handling higher-risk clients, assessing compliance risks, and recommending 

appropriate mitigations and next steps. 

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into 

clear, practical guidance. 

• At least two years of recent experience leading and developing a team, including coaching, performance 

management, and operational oversight. 

• Professional qualifications or certifications in AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing, or a related financial crime 

discipline are an advantage. 

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior 

and global stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, 

and professional ethics. 

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills, combined with a collaborative and solution

oriented approach. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

What we look for

• Ability to work & deliver as a team and flexibility to take on roles as needed in multiple initiatives as 

leader or team member 

• Strategic thinker: ability to look at the bigger picture and who can partner with key stakeholders to drive 

the direction of the business 

• Ability to use a strategic, solution-oriented approach to creating interest in our unique value proposition 

with senior level executives 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar 

program 

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data 

What we offer 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – 

Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, 

your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the 

world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to 

help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.