KYC/AML Administrator

6 hours ago

Dublin, Ireland SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA Full time

Responsibilities

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, supporting 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries.

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About the team:

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and special purpose vehicles.

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role:

Reporting to the Fund Processing Services (FPS) Head of Operations with strong interactions with senior management and the Risk & Compliance department, the Investors KYC / AML Officer is responsible for:

1. Performing KYC / AML checks on shareholders of the client funds;
2. Remediating existing Client files in line with SGSS periodic review policy;
3. Overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with specific focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations / FATCA and their implementation within the Transfer Agency perimeter;
4. Implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function covered.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of account opening documentation including analytical risk assessment for new client accounts within agreed time frames;
2. Pre-Validation of Risk Assessment form on behalf of the business;
3. Support the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in the resolution of complex KYC/AML cases;
4. Liaise with Compliance Officers of clients in case of escalation (MANCOs);
5. Periodically evaluate existing Clients’ Risk according to established policies and procedures and liaise with MANCOs for validating high-risk client accounts;
6. Performing negative media searches on Investor accounts;
7. Investigating and reporting high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons, collecting all the necessary documentation to complete the client file;
8. Review and respond to KYC/AML related queries across all clients within agreed time frames;
9. Run, review and update KYC/AML reports and provide these reports to Clients and Regulatory Authorities;
10. Based on guidelines defined by CFT following the regulatory watch on new directives, laws and regulations related to KYC/AML, define how to implement those guidelines from an operational point of view;
11. Provide explanations / training on regulatory requirements (to internal and external stakeholders);
12. Implement and keep up to date procedures that ensure the team is compliant with all KYC/AML and Financial Crimes prevention policies;
13. Contribute to and prepare/discuss AML reviews as required by Compliance and by the business;
14. Manage relationships and provide support to internal stakeholders; Transfer Agency & Compliance departments, Clients;
15. Performing investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding Clients and escalating findings clearly and concisely for internal review by Compliance & MLRO.

PROFILE REQUIRED:

EXPERT COMPETENCIES

1. Very good knowledge in local anti-money laundering laws, rules and regulations, particularly circulars and laws issued by the Irish Regulator;
2. Compliance, AML, and data privacy experience or other related experience, e.g., legal, risk management, audit, GDPR, etc.;
3. General regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements;
4. ISAE 3402/SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience (internal/external);
5. FATCA and CRS regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Experience of managing KYC/AML processes;
2. Excellent command of English. Any other language, especially French, would be an asset;
3. Good knowledge of the European and Irish AML;
4. Proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative and assume responsibility;
5. Knowledge of Multifunds TA software would be an asset;
6. Strong communication skills - oral, written, and presentation;
7. Very good analytic skills;
8. Goal and solution-oriented behavior;
9. Understanding and applying outcome-focused regulation and having a sound risk awareness;
10. Ability to work under pressure;
11. Conscientious and accurate working attitude;
12. Respectful towards procedures and internal policies;
13. Team player mentality along with a detail-oriented, proactive approach to work;
14. Open-minded and capable of building productive working relationships;
15. Ability to work in partnership with the larger Compliance group;
16. Experienced with KYC/AML regulatory requirements for complex entity types.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Previous experience in a financial service environment is an advantage;
2. KYC and AML knowledge;
3. Knowledge and understanding of Irish Compliance;
4. A sound working knowledge and understanding of traditional and alternative investment fund administration;
5. A full appreciation of the Irish and non-Irish fund regulatory environment - especially in relation to the regulations applying to fund administration.

EDUCATION

• Degree required.

LANGUAGES

• Fluent English essential; knowledge of French language an advantage.

Why join us:

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open-mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight:

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit, and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

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