Legal Compliance Project Management - Consultant

About Sia 

Sia 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 Consulting 

Sia’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 Sia Technology Business Unit supports 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. 

Sia 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 Processes 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 

• 1+ 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 

Why Join Sia? 

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing 

These are the six core values that guide all our actions.  

Your experience at Sia will be enriched by a(n):   

• Entrepreneurial journey 
• Support with achieving professional development goals through guidance and real-time feedback 
• Continuous learning & development opportunities 

Compensation & Benefits 

• $88K+ - Annual Discretionary Bonus 
• Healthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem – EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Paid Time Off  
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents   
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday  
• 401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1  
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan 
• Monthly cell phone stipend  
• Pre-tax account for Parking and Mass Transit  
• Sia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan – Anthem - such as:  
  • Gym Reimbursement 
  • LiveHealth Online 
  • Well-being Coach 
  • Building Healthy Families Program  
  • And much more 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 

At 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. 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 our website for more information.  

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. 

Office Workplace Guidelines 

Sia 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 per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship  

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa 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. 

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.