AML Specialist

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group's operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group's business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description

The Anti Money Laundering (AML) team supports business units and compliance professionals across the company and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing a framework that ensures that the division operates to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance.

What you'll do

• Review of documentation linked to new account opening and account maintenance specific to established AML requirements
• Perform research to understand investor type, company structures, etc. Investigate and solve potential issues
• Screen investor, clients and related parties, resolve hits and escalate according to procedures
• Peer review, approve and provide sign-off on the status of AML for investor and client accounts
• Maintain a good working relationship with external clients as well as with internal relationship managers and other business units within SEI
• Perform quality control checks and approval on client correspondence
• Share AML expertise with clients and colleagues, and act as a reference point
• Consult with GFSL Anti-Money Laundering Officer and SEIL Anti-Money Laundering Officer to ensure its satisfaction with regulatory obligations
• Track and report outstanding AML documentation and ensure the accurate and timely delivery to clients
• Identification and escalation of high risk items to AML Manager within required deadlines where necessary
• Review audit samples and liaise with auditors and Risk Management
• Awareness of broader departmental deliverables (e.g. Investor Services) and ensuring that team prioritise deliverables accordingly
• Participate in any AML Audits (internal or external)
• Participate in client calls as needed
• Assist with training and developing new staff

What you bring to the table

• In-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering requirements with at least 3 years working in a Fund Administrator
• 2+ years' experience in a supervisory role
• Experience of local (and ideally Luxembourg) compliance and regulations within the Financial Services Industry
• Very strong risk awareness (preferably EU legislation driving AML regulations)
• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential
• Fluency in foreign language advantageous (both written and verbal)
• Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law desirable

Attributes we value

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Self-starter with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines
• Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Team player
• Flexible / Adaptable
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals' personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

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