Manager, Client and Engagement Acceptance

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Client and Engagement Acceptance to join our Client and Engagement Acceptance Transformation Enablement organization.Responsibilities:Establish strong professional relationships with central team members through meetings or interactions; engage with stakeholders with respect to delivery, service line agreements (SLAs), executing expedited requestsUse databases effectively which includes corporate registries, company websites, regulatory websites, stock exchanges, litigation databases, and news aggregatorsAssess, analyze, and document the Know Your Client screening results; work on complex and enhanced due diligence requests, ensuring quality; perform quality reviews for other analystsUndertake projects independently or support larger assignments while reporting to a supervisorPlay active role in stabilizing the new process and implement continuous improvements of procedures, process, and workflowSupport managing queries and escalation from day-to-day workQualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience with client/third party risk assessments and/or anti money launderingBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or relevant work experienceAdvanced understanding of adverse/negative media, Politically Exposed Persons or other similar designations, jurisdiction risk and industry risk; thorough understanding of high-risk or sanctioned countries (Know Your Client activities)Ability to execute due diligence requests and display decisiveness in resolving grey areas; able to motivate and influence others to work towards the firm's goals and thrive in a dynamic environment; must be able to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and teamworkProficient in Anti Money Laundering or Anti-Bribery Corruption (ABC) domain would be an added advantageExcellent verbal/written communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority; strong trouble-shooting and organizational skills; skilled in working on multiple projects simultaneously and participating in resource planning processes based on defined organizational plansKPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility.  Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.  Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.  Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.  Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at “Benefits & How We Work”.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law.  In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).  KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.Los Angeles County applicants:  Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.  Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.