Compliance Coordinator - Ethics and Compliance

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, D.C., Washington
Nov 14, 2025
Risk & Compliance Compliance Coordinator - Ethics and Compliance Job ID: 103378 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 As the Compliance Coordinator for Continuous Screening, you will conduct essential watchlist and adverse media screenings, manage and triage alerts, and provide reports on findings. You will work with the Continuous Screening team to conduct adverse media and primary source research. You will review, concisely summarize and report regulatory compliance risks within short timeframes. Attention to detail and genuine curiosity about the global regulatory environment are key aspects of this role. You will be required to analyze complex regulatory information and use your excellent written communication skills to present your findings to senior stakeholders. You will collaborate with internal and external project teams to coordinate continuous screening of various third parties. You will also collaborate with colleagues from other functions such as Client Service Risk on matters requiring higher level risk reviews. You will prepare findings briefs and convey judgements to firm Partners and other senior colleagues in a timely and efficient manner. You will play a critical role in helping scale our firm's continuous screening program from a global perspective. You will assist with developing and refining the operational framework of our continuous screening program to ensure effective management of emerging risks and issues. You will support continuous improvements in our screening processes and help implement enhancements to our technology and analytical capabilities to ensure greater visibility in our internal data. Finally, as a member of the Client and Regulatory Compliance team and the Ethics and Compliance (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. You will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices. You will collect data and support production of E&C program-related reporting, highlighting regulatory enforcement topics and key metrics. You will be part of McKinsey's Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function. The E&C function's mission is to manage risks to the firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling the firm's client impact and innovation. The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of the firm. McKinsey has an E&C program that 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 the firm's operations and workforce. Your role is part of Client and Regulatory Compliance, which is responsible for instilling trust that the firm serves clients and communities with integrity. 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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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., ACAMS) preferred 2+ years of professional experience in regulatory analysis and reporting preferred 2+ years of professional experience in high volume diligence research and reporting preferred, Highest level of discretion and judgement in safeguarding confidential materials required Strong knowledge of open-source research techniques required Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrable ability to handle complex, sensitive issues with little oversight Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize and balance competing, time-urgent demands Highly collaborative attitude, and the interest in and aptitude for working as part of a diverse and geographically dispersed global team Strong personal presence and credibility with the ability to work across all levels of seniority, cultivating trust-based relationships in a highly matrixed environment, must have ability to work across several time zones as needed Comfort with, and preferably advanced knowledge of, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel Word) required, Experience in or aptitude for mastering risk-related datasets and technology solutions Experience in non-English language research, experience (work or research) in multiple geographies Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills, including clear and concise writing and editorial skills, and excellent listening skills, other language skills, particularly French, Spanish, Portuguese and/or Arabic preferred Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. 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 jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $78,400 - $113,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] 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. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - RCC - Compliance Coordinator Function - Risk & Resilience Industry - Infrastructure Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Nov 13 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Boston LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Massachusetts LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Compliance Coordinator - Ethics and Compliance LinkedIn Function - Analyst LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level