AML Senior Analyst
Posted 3 hours 20 minutes ago by SEI Investments Company
SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people-focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail-oriented environment underpins this business objective.
Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group's operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group's business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.
Position DescriptionThe Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") team supports business units and compliance professionals across the company and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing a framework that ensures the division operates to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance. The Anti-Money Laundering Senior Administrator is responsible for carrying out the day to day functions involved in working within the AML team.
What you'll do- Review, analysis and requesting of AML documentation linked to back book of business;
- Review documentation received against procedures and complete AML checklists for second approval;
- Conduct Screening on all clients and review to identify True hits;
- Review any investors which are have positive matches to sanctions lists and elevate through the appropriate channels;
- Organise all investor AML documents, record to AML database and proper file maintenance as established in AML procedures including creating and updating physical and soft copy investor files;
- Manage workload and ensure corporate and client deliverables are met;
- Maintain a professional relationship with clients and stakeholders at all times;
- Participate in regular team meetings and propose usable suggestions creating efficiencies;
- Liaise with internal departments and Global Offices to complete AML compliance requirements;
- Share AML expertise with clients and colleagues, and conduct research to understand investor type, company structures, etc., investigate and solve potential issues;
- Conduct independent checks where required and maintain accurate records;
- Ensure that all client/investor relationships are risk rated per established procedure;
- Complete timely and ongoing follow-up for outstanding AML documentation;
- Provide monthly client reporting of outstanding AML documentation and ensure accurate and timely delivery to clients;
- Review/sign off on documentation as required;
- Execute duties assigned to your role under the Company's Safety Statement, ensuring health, safety and well-being for all employees under your responsibility;
- Support internal testing and audit requirements;
- Adhoc tasks / project work as required.
- 2+ years experience in the Financial Services Industry, particularly the investment fund industry and its regulatory framework;
- Knowledge of compliance and regulation within the Financial Services Industry in Europe;
- Very strong risk awareness (preferably EU legislation driving AML regulations);
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
- Strong organisational and administrative skills;
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximise efficiency and meet strict deadlines;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Fluency in English (both verbal and written) essential;
- Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities;
- Positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem solving skills;
- Detail oriented;
- Team player;
- Flexible / adaptable;
- P.C. proficiency, particularly in Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of Investment (Financial) Services industry in Europe;
- Fluency in a foreign language an advantage (both written and verbal);
- Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law.
Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years. Pension Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. On site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions. Club Supplement. Education Assistance. Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year. Life Assurance. Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.
We are focused on ensuring a healthy work life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.
Equal Opportunity EmployerSEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.