Job Description
LGT Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited provides fund administration services to mainly private equity funds and currently employs over 55 people. The Company is looking to add a highly motivated AML Specialist to a growing AML Team. The candidate will deal with a diverse client base including institutional clients, pension funds, high net worth individuals and family offices.
This is a role within a growing team with strong opportunities for progression. The successful candidate can expect to be seen as a key member of the team involved in all matters. Internal processes and procedures are continuously evolving, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to this growth. The successful candidate will also work closely with their counterpart in our Luxembourg office to ensure consistency in approach across our Investor base.
The desired candidate should have a keen interest in the industry and display the soft skills to lead the team in day-to-day matters, importance is placed on good communication, time management and flexibility.
Reporting to the AML Manager, the successful person will be responsible for the following:
- Performing AML/KYC set ups and documentation review across our diverse investor base
- First line of review for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and
Common Reporting Standard (CRS) - Writing client risk assessments, memos, and exceptions to make logical and supported recommendations on cases
- Investigation of trigger events
- Ownership of ongoing monitoring activities e.g., screening, transaction monitoring, periodic review, control of Investor database etc.
- Work closely with the on-boarding team to ensure clients are on-boarded in an efficient manner whilst meeting our due diligence obligations
- Relationship management with clients, Money Laundering Reporting Officer
(MLRO), internal and external stakeholders - Ensuring all tasks are completed within the team in a timely manner to assist with internal KPIs
- Performing first level checks along with preparation of AML files
- Perform control and oversight of investor database ranging from low risk to PEPs
- Periodically evaluate the existing investor database
- Oversee the screening process
- Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to on a daily basis
- Coordinate with internal business partners across multiple offices internationally
- Ensuring all tasks are completed within the team in a timely manner to assist with internal KPIs
Requirements
- Previous AML Supervisor/AML Deputy Manager experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required, minimum 2.2 honours degree.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Computer literate and competent with MS Word and Excel
- Ability to act on own initiative, highly motivated
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Additional relevant education in the area of AML/Compliance is a benefit
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including annual target bonus, non-contributory pension plan, private health insurance and support for relevant education courses.
- Hybrid Working Arrangement: Following successful completion of 6 month probation period you will have the option to work three days in the office and two days from home per week.
- On-site gym
- Central office location (Dublin 2)
- We ‘re proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude;
- Commitment to ESG: Our thinking is characterized through the Princely Family by a long-term perspective. Sustainability is key - we act accordingly in business and private life since 2002
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.
Human Resources
LGT Fund Managers (Ireland) Ltd.Contact:
+353 1 264 8652
