At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward-thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance.
Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.
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Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance, the Compliance Officer (Financial Crime) will engage with a variety of business areas, playing a key role in encouraging collaborative ways to embed a strong culture that values risk and compliance management. The successful candidate will provide support and assistance to the Compliance Department in the identification and management of financial crime risks and advise and support the business on existing and forthcoming financial crime related regulations, legislation, and best practice.
Key Accountabilities of the Role
Key focus areas include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with monitoring and evaluating developments in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation (“AML/CFT”) activities.
Performing comprehensive due diligence on clients.
Determining the due diligence documentation and informational requirements commensurate to the assigned risk rating.
Assisting with the review of regional variances in AML/CFT and Financial Sanctions requirements.
Screening in-scope parties against Financial Sanctions, PEP and adverse media watchlists, both at the on-boarding stage and on a periodic basis thereafter.
Refreshing the due diligence held on file either at pre-defined intervals or upon the occurrence of a trigger event.
Applying Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures as required e.g., in high-risk scenarios, or upon detection of PEP exposure.
Assisting in the ongoing maintenance, development and issuance of Compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
Providing support and assistance to the business on financial crime related queries and concerns.
Dublin (Hybrid Model) Compliance
Pre-requisite knowledge, skills, and experience
Technical Requirements
University degree and/or professional/post graduate qualification.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the financial services industry, preferably within asset/fund management or administration.
Strong understanding of financial crime risk management with a background in AML/CFT and Financial Sanctions compliance.
Knowledge of the prevailing Financial Sanctions regulatory environment, with specific knowledge of Ireland, Luxembourg, or Cayman Islands’ AML/CFT regulatory environments being advantageous.
Experience in investor or client on-boarding, with exposure to distinct entity structures an advantage.
Professional Diploma in Compliance (PDC) holder, or similar accreditation, an advantage.
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence colleagues within the Compliance Department and at all levels across HedgeServ.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and willingness to challenge current processes and practices with a view to improvement.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of self-motivation and ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.
Strong presentation skills.
Comfortable working in a hybrid/remote working environment.
