V.I.E. KYC/AML Officer

V.I.E. KYC/AML Officer – Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB, Dublin, Ireland. This VIE assignment begins as soon as possible and lasts 18 months. The programme is opened to candidates under 28 and from member states of the European Economic Space. Details on financial indemnities are provided by Business France.

To facilitate examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, please apply in English.

Why join us: you will be integrated into our teams, learn from experts, and gain experience that can accelerate your career. Opportunities may be offered at the end of the VIE, in France or abroad. Societe Generale is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

• Performing KYC/AML checks on shareholders of client funds
• Assisting with the annual remediation exercise on existing client files in line with SGSS periodic review policy
• Maintaining the data integrity of investor data in the Transfer Agent system
• Overseeing outsourced tasks such as technical investor account opening, daily controls, and monthly KPI reviews
• Overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with focus on AML regulations, FATCA and their implementation within the Transfer Agency perimeter
• Implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function
• Reviewing account opening documentation including analytical risk assessments for new client accounts within agreed timeframes
• Pre-Validation of Risk Assessment forms on behalf of the business
• Supporting the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in resolving complex KYC/AML cases
• Liaising with client Compliance Officers in case of escalation (MANCOs)
• Periodically evaluating existing clients' risk according to policies and liaising with MANCOs for validating high-risk accounts
• Performing negative media searches on investor accounts
• Investigating and reporting high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons, and compiling documentation for client files
• Reviewing and responding to KYC/AML queries across clients within agreed timeframes
• Running, reviewing and updating KYC/AML reports for clients and regulatory authorities
• Interpreting regulatory guidelines and implementing them operationally within KYC/AML processes
• Providing explanations and training on regulatory requirements to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining procedures to ensure team compliance with KYC/AML and financial crime policies
• Contributing to AML reviews as required by Compliance and the business
• Managing relationships and supporting internal stakeholders in Transfer Agency and Compliance
• Investigating where there are ML/CTF suspicions and escalating findings clearly for internal review

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master's degree from a Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Business or Finance
• Previous experience in Financial Services is appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills
• Any other language, especially French, is an asset

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• KYC and AML knowledge
• Knowledge of Irish Compliance
• Understanding of traditional and alternative investment fund administration
• Familiarity with Irish and European fund regulation applicable to fund administration
• Proactive, initiative-taking and responsible
• Knowledge of multi-funds Transfer Agency software is an asset
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Analytical skills; goal- and solution-oriented
• Risk-awareness and outcome-focused regulation understanding
• Conscientious, accurate, and compliant with internal procedures
• Team player with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
• Open-minded and capable of building productive working relationships
• Ability to collaborate with the broader Compliance group

Equal opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing and promoting all talents regardless of beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics that may be discriminated against.