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Compliance Specialist, CoE Diligence, Americas

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Texas, Austin
Jun 05, 2025
Risk & Compliance Compliance Specialist, CoE Diligence, Americas Job ID: 98238 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact You will be part of McKinsey's Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function. The E&C function's mission is to manage risks to our firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling our firm's client impact and innovation. The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of our firm. McKinsey's E&C program is structured in a way that ensures that it is well designed, empowered to function effectively, and works in practice. Our E&C program includes a clear message that misconduct is not tolerated as well as policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure the program is well-integrated into our firm's operations and workforce. You will be a member of the Client and Regulatory Compliance pillar, which is responsible for instilling trust that our firm serves clients and communities with integrity and adheres to regulatory requirements. This role reports to the Compliance Manager - COE Diligence, Americas. In this role, you will execute and implement our firm's Center of Excellence (COE) Diligence program. You will play a critical role in helping scale our firm's diligence process from a global perspective. You will help evolve the way in which diligence is performed on new and existing clients and higher-risk third parties, amongst others, by supporting refinement of our approach to risk ratings and prioritization criteria, maintenance of relevant data, and informing the view of our risk posture and to ensure appropriate action to address risk findings. You will conduct the due diligence process and prepare comprehensive memos for key stakeholders. You will help drive operational excellence, process improvements and operational model enhancements within COE Diligence. As a member of the Client and Regulatory Compliance team and E&C function, you will be expected to be a contributor and thought partner within the function, in addition to supporting key organizational, operational, or strategic initiatives, as relevant. You will be required to engage in regionally focused initiatives, such as infusing our integrity agenda, under the direction and coordination of our regional E&C leaders, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of and further our firm's E&C program, and other agreed-upon supporting activities in your region or location. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will collaborate with a cross-functional and senior stakeholder group (e.g., Legal, Risk) across our firm in a timely and efficient manner. You will collaborate closely with COE Regulatory to conduct regulatory screening on clients as well as any shareholders, directors, and managers identified in open sources as part of the due diligence process. Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and/or applicable professional certifications (e.g., Juris Doctor or CPA) preferred 5+ years' professional experience in leading diligence teams for high-performing institutions and/or leading a diligence service provider team Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to progress on ambiguous problems and see them through to resolution Outstanding English written and oral communication skills (Spanish or Portuguese, a plus), including clear and concise writing and editorial skills and excellent listening skills Builds trust-based relationships with leaders within and outside of the team; collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner Exhibits highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materials Fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues Strong analytical, issue-spotting and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive issues Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment and able to manage ambiguity with confidence US Citizenship is required Due diligence writing sample is required Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,900 - $176,800 in USD and $125,600 - $157,000 in CAD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. 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