Risk & Compliance SME (AI Focus)Full-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.Job DescriptionJoin our consulting team to deliver high-impact solutions across risk, compliance, and operations transformation. In this role, you'll work directly with clients to map how compliance and operational processes actually work, identify where they break down or create risk, and design better processes, then find the right opportunities to layer in AI to make them faster, more accurate, and more scalable.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 effortsMeeting FacilitationLead effective meetings with both internal teams and clients, ensuring alignment and clear next stepsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field4-7 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 & BenefitsWe believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.Competitive CompensationAnnual Base Salary RangeSenior Consultant Level: $130,600 - $135,700, commensurate with experience and qualificationsAnnual performance based discretionary bonusRobust Health Coverage3 Medical plansDental and VisionLife, AD&D and other voluntary insuranceTax-Advantaged Accounts401K retirement plan4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollmentHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Health, Dependent Care, CommuterFamily Friendly Benefits100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenureBuilding Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical planTime Off to RechargeGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy9 company holidays plus 1 floating holidayExtras that Make Life EasierCollege savings and student loan repayment assistanceMonthly cell phone stipendAccess to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:Gym membership reimbursementLiveHealth Online virtual carePersonalized support from a Well-being CoachEmployee Assistance Program at no costFree confidential counseling and emotional support servicesOn-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingAt Sia, we believe in fostering adiverse,equitableandinclusiveculture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense ofbelonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit ourwebsitefor more information.Sia is anequal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.Office Workplace GuidelinesSia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days or more per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1/OPT) or STEM OPT, TN, etc).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
