Job Summary
We are seeking an AML Associate to join a Leading Wealth Management firm in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to launch their career in Risk and Compliance within Financial Services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct ongoing surveillance and investigations on customer activities as part of the first line of defence team.
* Become an expert in the firm's systems to ensure effective monitoring and screening activities are documented in compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
* Analyse customer transactions based on risk profile and history to determine a reasonable basis for potentially suspicious transactions.
* Assess screening alerts for political exposure and sanctions.
* Document alert assessments according to procedures and escalate suspicious transactions and PEP/sanction alerts.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar Compliance diploma or accreditation.
* Knowledge of financial crime methods – smurfing, money laundering.
* Good knowledge of the Criminal Justice Act obligations and CBI Guidelines relating to reporting of potentially suspicious activity.
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.