AML Senior Analyst

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 being 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 Description:

The 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 that 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 escalate through the appropriate channels

• Organisation of all investor AML documents, recording 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.

• Ensure a professional relationship is maintained with clients and stakeholders at all  times

• Participating in regular team meetings and put forward usable suggestions creating efficiencies

Liaise with internal departments and Global Offices to complete AML compliance requirements;

• Share AML expertise with clients and colleagues, and act as Perform research if needed 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 as per established procedure.

• Completion of timely and on-going follow up for outstanding AML documentation;

• Monthly client reporting of outstanding AML documentation and ensure the accurate and timely delivery to clients;

• Conduct review/sign off on documentation as required;

• Carry out all duties assigned to your role under the Company’s Safety Statement, to ensure Health, Safety and Well-being for all employees for whom you have responsibility;

• Support internal testing and audit requirements

• Adhoc tasks / Project work as required.

What you bring to the table:

• 2+ years experience in the Financial Services Industry in particular 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 organizational and administrative skills;

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Fluency in English Language (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. proficient, particularly Excel and Word.

Attributes we value:

• Knowledge of Investment (Financial) Services industry in Europe;

• Fluency in foreign language an advantage (both written and verbal);

• Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law.

Benefits you can expect:

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.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…