Risk & Compliance SME - Consultant
Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group that helps clients navigate and benefit from transformation. They are seeking a Risk & Compliance SME - Consultant to deliver high-impact solutions across risk, compliance, operations, and technology transformation, working directly with clients to solve complex business challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support client engagements, both onsite and remotely, delivering high-quality workstreams and producing complex, client-ready deliverables
- Manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and coordinate activities across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Build strong client relationships and confidently present insights, recommendations, and strategic decisions to stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Analyze client challenges using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop structured, actionable solutions
- Support the design and implementation of compliance frameworks, systems, and processes, including defining data requirements and analyzing performance trends
- Collaborate with team members and provide guidance on tools, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project)
- Maintain clear and organized project documentation to ensure transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharing
- Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the development of firm capabilities
- Assist in proposal development, identify new opportunities, and support broader business development efforts
- Lead effective meetings with both internal teams and clients, ensuring alignment and clear next steps
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Finance, Business Management, Mathematics, or a related field
- 1 - 4 years of client-facing management consulting experience, preferably within technology or fintech environments
- Experience supporting or delivering risk, compliance, or regulatory-related initiatives
- Strong understanding of industry challenges within technology, fintech, or regulated environments
- Proven ability to build and manage client relationships
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities, including knowing when to escalate issues
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Master's degree or MBA
- Experience within financial services, fintech, or technology-driven organizations
- Exposure to areas such as risk management, compliance, financial crimes, or regulatory programs
- Familiarity with data analysis, reporting tools, or process improvement methodologies
Benefits
- 3 Medical plans
- Dental and Vision
- Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
- 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
- Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- College savings and student loan repayment assistance
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
- Gym membership reimbursement
- LiveHealth Online virtual care
- Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost
- Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
- On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)
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