Responsibilities Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, supporting 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries.
Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally, connecting Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.
The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation, and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders.
About the team:
Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles.
Summary of Key Purposes of the Role: Reporting to the Fund Processing Services (FPS) Head of Operations, the Investors KYC / AML Officer is responsible for:
Performing KYC / AML checks on shareholders of the client funds;Remediating existing Client files in line with SGSS periodic review policy;Overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with specific focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations / FATCA;Implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function covered
Responsibilities:
Review of account opening documentation including analytical risk assessment for new client accounts within agreed time frames;Pre-Validation of Risk Assessment form on behalf of the business;Support the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in the resolution of complex KYC/AML cases;Liaise with Compliance Officers of clients in case of escalation (MANCOs);Periodically evaluate existing Clients' Risk according to established policies and procedures;Performing negative media searches on Investor accounts;Investigating and reporting high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons;Review and respond to KYC/AML related queries across all clients;Run, review and update KYC/AML reports;Define how to implement guidelines from an operational point of view;Provide explanations / training on regulatory requirements;Implement and keep up to date procedures for compliance with all KYC/AML policies;Contribute to and prepare/discuss AML reviews;Manage relationships and provide support to internal stakeholders;Perform investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding Clients
PROFILE REQUIRED:
EXPERT COMPETENCIES Very good knowledge in local anti-money laundering laws, rules, and regulations;Compliance, AML, and data privacy experience;General regulatory requirements and ability to translate them into operational requirements;ISAE 3402/SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience;FATCA and CRS regulations.
CORE COMPETENCIES Experience of managing KYC/AML processes;Excellent command of English; any other language, especially French, is an asset;Good knowledge of the European and Irish AML;Proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative;Knowledge of Multifunds TA software would be an asset;Strong communication skills;Very good analytic skills;Goal and solution-oriented behavior;Understanding and applying outcome-focused regulation;Ability to work under pressure;Conscientious and accurate working attitude;Team player mentality with a detail-oriented, proactive approach;Open-minded and capable of building productive working relationships;Experienced with KYC/AML regulatory requirements for complex entity types.
WORK EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a financial service environment is an advantage;KYC and AML knowledge;Knowledge and understanding of Irish Compliance;A sound working knowledge of traditional and alternative investment fund administration;A full appreciation of the Irish and non-Irish fund regulatory environment.
EDUCATION Degree required.
LANGUAGES Fluent English essential; knowledge of French language an advantage.
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A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors.
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Business insight If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team.
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