Senior Advisor (AML/CFT) - Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Services

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Senior Advisor – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Advisory

Location Kuwait

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated AML professional with 4-5 years of consulting experience to join our Financial Crime Risk Consulting team. The successful candidate will primarily support financial institutions and other regulated entities in designing, assessing, and enhancing their Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), sanctions, and financial crime compliance frameworks.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of regulatory advisory engagements, helping clients navigate complex compliance requirements, strengthen governance frameworks, and manage financial crime risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessments at enterprise and business unit levels.
• Review and assess client AML frameworks against regulatory requirements and industry leading practices.
• Develop and enhance AML policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Perform AML gap assessments and support remediation programs.
• Advise clients on customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), KYC, ongoing monitoring, and transaction monitoring processes and leading practices.
• Support AML model and transaction monitoring framework reviews, optimization, and implementation projects.
• Assist clients in regulatory compliance initiatives related to AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime prevention.
• Conduct independent testing and readiness assessments of AML/CFT compliance programs.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness programs to client personnel and management.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and advisory deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in AML/CFT consulting / financial crime advisory.
• Experience working with banks, investment firms, fintechs, insurance companies and/or other regulated entities applying strong AML/CFT controls.
• Strong understanding of:
• AML/CFT regulations and regulatory expectations
• KYC/CDD/EDD requirements
• Transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• AML risk assessments
• Financial crime governance and control frameworks
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering
• ICA Diploma in AML
• Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
• Relevant risk, audit, or compliance certifications

What We Offer

• Exposure to leading financial institutions and high-profile regulatory projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced risk and compliance professionals.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive consultant who combines strong regulatory knowledge with practical implementation experience. Comfortable engaging with senior client stakeholders, managing complex compliance projects, and delivering high-quality AML advisory solutions that help organizations address regulatory obligations and financial crime risks.