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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Consumer Compliance for our Consulting practice.
Responsibilities:
- Assist banking and non-banking financial services clients (payment processors, FinTech's, lenders, money service business entities, special purpose depository institutions, among others) with addressing enterprise-wide compliance with one or a combination of the following: consumer protection regulations, safety and soundness, other guidance issued by federal and state regulators, and implementation and/or operation of risk management practices to prevent, detect, and/or remediate non-compliance
- Collect information and data through effective client interviews, system queries, and internal/external research; complete qualitative and quantitative data analysis, identify observations and provide recommendations
- Aid with the design and preparation of presentations and reports, leveraging strong written communication skills; communicate and present information to clients and colleagues in a clear, logical, and concise manner
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with client personnel and KPMG colleagues
- Manage priorities, time and work to meet deadlines; proactively communicate progress, obstacles, and challenges, offering solutions as applicable; leverage knowledge to adjust and adapt as assignments evolve and change
- Remain current on emerging industry and regulatory topics as well as trends and apply insights during the delivery of engagements. support internal initiatives and strategic growth
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate:
- Supervise and mentor associates, new hires and interns on engagements while identify and communicate technical regulatory matters to both clients and engagement leadership by participating and/or leading meetings with the client and engagement team
- Demonstrate ownership and management of independent work streams and/or activities; drive the organization and completion of key engagement tasks and deliverables; communicate status and escalates challenges to engagement leadership
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance professional practices and processes; assist with business development initiatives, including the development of proposals and thought leadership
Qualifications:
- Minimum three year of recent experience in financial services regulatory compliance with a focus in consumer compliance and safety and soundness regulations, (such as a compliance manager and/or officer, auditor, examiner, advisor, consultant, or regulatory counselor) at a large financial institution, consulting firm, or a federal or state banking agency; professional designations, such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or commissioned examiner is preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a preference for Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Law, MIS, Economics, or other qualified business-related degree
- Excellent ability to listen and comprehend new content, including concepts, terminology, business operations; knowledge of federal laws, rules and regulations associated with this consumer regulatory compliance practice
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to work with in teams with diverse work styles and personalities, manage multiple tasks autonomously and prioritize changing workloads
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities with strong verbal and written communication skills and general understanding of data analysis techniques
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, supporting the oversight of projects and/or the efforts of others with a well-established understanding of financial services operations and compliance
- Travel as needed
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
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