Legal & Compliance Project Management Senior Consultant

Sia Partners is looking for a talented Management Consultant to support our Risk, Regulatory & Compliance Business Unit serving our clients as a project manager. 

Our consultants work closely with our clients’ Compliance and Legal leadership teams, leading cross-functional initiatives around Compliance (e.g., AML, KYC, Sanctions), Data Privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, LGPD), Legal Operations and Process and high-stakes projects. This is a fantastic change management opportunity within the legal and regulatory context. 

Our team of consultants is able to manage these initiatives from start to finish, from planning and documentation to implementation and execution. 

 Responsibilities 

• Project Manage and/or support on a range of client delivery, as part of an on-site or remote project team 

• Conduct effective meetings 

• Collaborate with internal and client project team members, and contribute to internal communications and readiness activity within the program team and with client groups 

• Provide status reporting of progress, dependencies, issues, risks and overall program health

• Maintain program sites as a repository for all project information

• Contribute to the development of high-quality and timely deliverables

• Perform subject matter research and business analysis

• Assist in the coordination and development of client proposals

• Support practice, thought leadership, and people development

• Review clients' processes and controls against leading practice and industry frameworks, identify gaps in design and execution, and communicate issues and recommendations to engagement leads and client management

• Plan and execute client engagements focusing Operational Risk, Operational Resilience, Regulatory Compliance, Surveillance, Conduct Risk, Third Party Risk Assessments and other risk programs

• Engage in go-to-market and business development efforts, including the preparation of proposals for prospective clients and client presentations

• Accountable for project management and administration including contracting and budget management

• Bachelor’s degree required in business or related field

• 3+ years of recent project management experience in a regulatory, compliance, legal, privacy, and/or securities related projects required 

• Proven ability to apply compliance, regulatory and legal knowledge within a project management framework (Ex. understanding how regulatory concerns must align with technical requirements, etc.) 

• Understanding of Legal and Compliance functional areas and previous experience in similar topics

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and methodologies including agile/scrum 

• Advanced certifications in project management welcome, including PMP, CAPM and Agile 

• ACAMS, CPA, CA, CMA, CIA, CFI, CFE, CRCP, CRCM and/or other relevant certifications, a plus

Compensation & Benefits 

• $122-125K + Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policies
• Generous time off 
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents regardless of gender 
• Building Healthy Families Program 
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday 
• 401(k) Plan – 4% matching on day 1
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan
• Monthly cell phone stipend 
• Commuter Benefits 
• Gym Reimbursement through firm medical plan

Our Commitment To Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 93/100 for 2023)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Hybrid Workplace Guidelines

Sia Partners maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in-person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Sia Partners 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.