Senior Analyst - AML/Funds Role/Department: This position is part of the Ireland Investor AML Operations team. The role requires completing a workload with guidance from colleagues and line management to support all aspects of AML for investors, in line with AML Legislation/Regulation & Guidance/Best Practice.
The Ireland Investor AML Department's processes and procedures are essential to this role. In addition, strong relationships must be held, built, and maintained with the Northern Trust Transfer Agency and Client Services Departments, as well as other key stakeholders, to deliver a robust AML service to Northern Trust's client and investor base.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
* Taking responsibility for timely and accurate completion of AML operations workload allocated on a daily basis.
* Actively participating in AML operations review of investor documentation for all investors, including the review of investor documentation in adherence with Northern Trust's AML policy and procedures.
* Working with colleagues and line management in reviewing such investor documentation and efficiently sourcing outstanding investor due diligence documentation (if any) with professionalism of approach and timely escalation of material issues arising.
* Becoming aware of and having the ability and confidence to assess adverse media on investor accounts as well as identifying assessing high risk factors linked to accounts, such as the involvement of PEPs.
* Escalating the resolution of more complex problems and critical issues as referred to the Investor AML Operations team, as well as those received from other internal and/or related external parties.
* Ensuring that all queries from internal and external parties are dealt with efficiently and professionally, with support from line management where required.
* Working with line management to ensure that the Investor AML team meets the required audit, risk and compliance standards as determined, from time to time, in accordance with changes in legislation and guidance.
* Maintaining an up to date knowledge of AML regulation and best practice and using this knowledge to promote enhancements to Northern Trust's AML processes and procedures.
* Performing additional work where volume or absence requires such workload to be completed across AML Operations.
Skills/ Qualifications: The successful candidate will benefit from having:
* A working knowledge of Fund Industry or similar background.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Analytical skills are required to research and resolve enquiries.
* Effective risk management.
* A team player, willing to work with others to achieve shared goals.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and take responsibility for completion of assigned work.
* General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications relating to designated areas of responsibility.
Salary Range: €60,000 - €80,000 per annum.