Manager - AML

For over 20 years, Waystone has been at the cutting edge of specialist services for the asset management industry – partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers. We work with our clients to help build, support, and protect investment structures and strategies worldwide.

Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain the best, most diverse talent and provide our employees with a broad spectrum of professional development opportunities.   Our workplace environment is an inclusive one, where employees can be themselves, reach their full potential and drive business results.

The Manager will assist the Associate Director - AML COE in managing the COE team to ensure that the AML documentation for all existing client engagements are received and reviewed in agreed timeframes and are compliant with Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) legislation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Review of documentation associated with existing & new client engagements in line with established AML requirements

· Perform research if needed to understand investor type, company structures, etc. Investigate and solve potential Lexis Nexis findings

· Identification and escalation of high-risk items to Director of AML CoE & Senior Management

· Review, approve and provide sign off on the status of AML for client engagements

· Review, understand and have the ability to discuss anti money laundering regulations with colleagues and clients

· Maintains an up to date knowledge of AML regulation and best practice and uses this knowledge to promote enhancements to Waystone’s AML processes and procedures

· Share AML expertise with clients and colleagues, and act as a reference point for complex queries

· Maintain a good working relationship with clients

· Independently liaise in a timely and professional manner with internal departments and clients

· Monitor and update task tracking schedule to ensure all assigned duties are completed within assigned deadlines

· Follows current Waystone policies and procedures as set out in the Employee Handbook

· Train, coach and mentor new employees, develop and motivate staff

· Manage a team of 5/10 Junior associates/associates/senior associates

· Provide input and feedback to Director of AML COE regarding employees’ ongoing performance / development / performance appraisals

· Work with Directors of AML COE to ensure employees adhere to company policies and procedures.

· Preparing monthly MI’s/KPI’s and present to Senior Management and Waystone Boards

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Display a keen attention to details and have excellent communication skills;

· Actively question methods and processes with the key to making the team more effective and efficient;

· Promote a compliance focused culture both locally in the Cashel office and in the wider Waystone Group;

· Share key learning and knowledge lessons at team meetings;

· Escalate all issues as and when they arise; and

· Have a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel & Powerpoint.

Experience – the successful candidate will:

· 5+ years’ previous experience in a Fund AML, Compliance or Transfer Agency role;

· Previous experience in Lexis Nexis would be advantageous.

· 3+ years’ previous experience in a people management role;

· Knowledge of the AML regulatory environment;

· Have a knowledge/understanding of differing entity types and client structures;

· Have strong organisational and communication skills;

· Be experienced in effective risk management;

· Have the ability to deliver solutions to issues, including more complex issues as agreed with line management.