AML Specialist

Join the Dublin office of a leading global financial institution, serving as its European capital markets hub. This fast-growing team supports front and middle-office functions; including trading, debt origination, finance, and compliance. This opportunity offers a dynamic, cross-border environment with strong career progression opportunities.

Job Description/Accountabilities:

• Verify a number of Customer Due Diligence requirements for clients at onboarding, period review and ad-hoc events to ensure compliance with Global AML standards and UK/ Ireland procedures, as applicable;
• Utilize various independent online sources to obtain requisite information to suffice the UK/Ireland CDD requirements;
• Understand the client risk assessment and be able to apply the appropriate level of due diligence to the client;
• Familiar the MiFID classification, FATCA/CRS form is a plus for this role;
• Achieve exceptional quality of AML analysis via information / documentation review and accurate data entry
• Work closely with the Sales and Trading desks and potentially interact directly with clients as required
• Conduct client outreach via both emails and phone calls
• Liaise with Regional counterparts to consolidate requirements to avoid multiple touchpoints during client outreach
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Sales and Trading desks, Data Services teams, etc.) on queries/suspension of codes on trading and book of records systems
• Liaise with various business partners to provide prompt and accurate responses to inquiries regarding CDD requirements, obtain KYC information, and escalate, when necessary;
• Assist in the audit and regulatory exam processes by gathering data for internal auditors and other control areas, as required;

Be actively engaged in identifying opportunities for process improvement and enhancing efficiencies.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the CDD space
• Solid understanding of the UK and Ireland AML/CDD requirements;
• Has a solid understanding of the client onboarding end to end process including the new global regulatory framework, credit, legal, AML/KYC, FATCA, CRS, MIFID and the role of various stakeholders involved
• A good level of attention to detail and checking skills
• Complete work within specifically defined parameters with guidance / direction from management, as necessary;
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and, where required, handle high volumes of work in a demanding environment;
• Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Good team player as well as be able to work independently
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to develop tactical solutions to project and or day-to-day problems;
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including EXCEL, WORD and POWERPOINT
• Familiar with the Investment Banking operating environment

If you are interested in this role or simiar opportunities within this space please feel free to reach out to ellen.conlon@robertwalters.com

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