Senior Consultant, Financial Crime & Compliance (Trade Finance)

About the role

EY's Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice advises banks, insurers and asset managers on risk management. Its Risk Management - Financial Crime & Compliance team in Amman offers strategic advisory and support on trade finance regulations, trade-based money laundering (TBML) risk management, export controls, sanctions and internal control frameworks for financial services clients. The role suits someone with market risk experience in banking or advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory and support on trade finance regulations, TBML risk management, export controls, sanctions and internal control frameworks.
• Help clients set up and maintain controls across trade processes and documentation to manage regulatory, operational and financial crime risks.
• Contribute to the trade finance compliance advisory practice by helping clients design and optimise trade compliance operating models, transaction review processes and control environments.
• Review trade transactions for red flags, documentation discrepancies and risk indicators, and manage multiple transaction reviews at once.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, and contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects.

Required profile

• 4-6 years of experience in trade finance compliance, TBML risk management or financial crime functions related to international trade.
• Graduate degree in Finance, International Business, Law or a related field.
• Arabic proficiency is a must; good English communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as ACAMS, CTEP or other financial crime credentials are a strong plus.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of international trade documentation (LCs, bills of lading, invoices, certificates of origin, shipping documents, packing lists).
• Solid knowledge of TBML, sanctions risk in trade, dual-use goods and export control requirements.
• Familiarity with FATF-TBML guidance, OFAC sanctions as applied to trade and export/import control regimes.
• Experience with trade finance systems, screening tools and monitoring platforms.
• Ability to identify high-risk counterparties, trade routes, vessels, commodities and shipping patterns.
• Knowledge of CDD, KYC, EDD and financial crime frameworks as applied to trade flows.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package based on performance.
• Continuous learning, flexible ways to define success, and leadership development.
• A diverse and inclusive culture.