Risk & Compliance Consultant — AI & OperationsFull-timeCompany DescriptionSia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.Strategy & Management ConsultingSia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The SiaTechnology Business Unitsupports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions.WorkplaceSia values in-person collaboration. This position is based in our San Francisco and New York City offices. Consultants are expected to be on site at least three days per week, whether at a client site or at the Sia office or an approved coworking location. When an engagement requires fewer than three days at the client site, consultants are expected to work from the Sia office for the remaining days. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Sia office.Job DescriptionJoin our consulting team to help clients strengthen risk, compliance, and operational capabilities.We are hiring at both the Consultant and Senior Consultant levels, with opportunities to take on responsibilities aligned with your experience and expertise. In this role, you will assess end-to-end processes, identify control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, and help design practical solutions that improve effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability. Where appropriate, you will evaluate how automation and AI can support these outcomes responsibly.You'll operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, balancing independent ownership with strong collaboration across teams. This role is ideal for people with experience in technology and/or fintech environments, particularly within regulated or compliance-driven contexts, who also bring a genuine interest in where AI can realistically improve how compliance work gets done.What You'll DoRisk & Compliance Process DesignMap and diagnose compliance and operational processes end to end to pinpoint where they break down or create riskLead the design and implementation of improved frameworks, systems, and processes, including defining data requirements and analyzing performance trends across operational, logical, and system workflowsAI Opportunity IdentificationEvaluate compliance and operational processes to identify practical AI and automation use cases, from workflow automation to agentic AIBuild the business case for where these use cases will actually reduce risk or improve efficiencyClient Delivery & ExecutionLead client engagements, both onsite and remotely, delivering high-quality workstreams and producing complex, client-ready deliverablesProject & Workstream ManagementManage timelines, prioritize tasks, and coordinate activities across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project deliveryStakeholder Engagement & CommunicationBuild strong client relationships and confidently present insights, recommendations, and AI-enabled process improvements to stakeholders, including senior leadershipBusiness Analysis & Problem SolvingAnalyze client challenges using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop structured, actionable solutionsTeam Collaboration & MentorshipCollaborate with and mentor team members on tools, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project)Documentation & Knowledge ManagementMaintain clear and organized project documentation to ensure transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharingThought Leadership & Practice DevelopmentDrive thought leadership by shaping internal initiatives, sharing knowledge, and building firm capabilities around AI in risk and complianceBusiness Development SupportShape proposal development, identify new opportunities, and drive broader business development effortsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field2-7 years of client-facing management consulting experience, preferably within technology or fintech environmentsExperience supporting or delivering risk, compliance, or regulatory-related initiativesPractical experience with AI adoption, workflow automation, or identifying AI use cases within a business or compliance context, not just familiarity with the conceptStrong understanding of industry challenges within technology, fintech, or regulated environmentsProven ability to build and manage client relationshipsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present complex ideas clearlyStrong organizational, multitasking, and time management skillsDemonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities, including knowing when to escalate issuesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environmentPreferredMaster's degree or MBAExperience within financial services, fintech, or technology-driven organizationsExposure to areas such as risk management, compliance, financial crimes, or regulatory programsHands-on experience applying AI tools to compliance, risk, or operational workflows (actual use, not certification-level)Familiarity with data analysis, reporting tools, or process improvement methodologiesExposure to agentic AI concepts and their application to compliance or operational processesWhat Sets You ApartA systems thinker who can see how a compliance process connects end to end and where risk or inefficiency creeps inGenuine curiosity about AI, grounded in practical outcomes for risk and compliance workStrong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently in client environmentsComfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous settings with evolving prioritiesAbility to translate complex problems into structured, actionable solutionsInterest in growing into leadership responsibilities and contributing to team developmentCuriosity and enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and emerging trendsAdditional InformationCompensation & BenefitsSia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow.CompensationAnnual Base Salary Ranges, commensurate with experience and qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.Consultant level: $89,800 - $110,200Senior Consultant level: $124,400 - $129,500Annual Performance BonusBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision; company-paid life and AD&D; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA optionsCollege savings and student loan repayment programsPaid parental leave; generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holidayCell phone stipend; well-being and professional development programsBenefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.Our CommitmentAt Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging.Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
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