Assistant Manager, Funds KYC

IQ-EQ; St Peter Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rewards

Health and Wellbeing

Work-Life Balance

Learning and Development

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an Assistant Manager, KYC to co-lead the KYC Team in Guernsey. You will coordinate investor onboarding and support Fund Administration teams for BAU, ensuring AML/KYC compliance and timely processing.

You'll build strong relationships with fund administrators, investment managers and investors, contribute to regulatory updates, and drive onboarding timelines while maintaining high data quality across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or equivalent industry experience with strong KYC/CDD across funds.
• Good AML/KYC understanding, with FATCA/CRS knowledge an advantage.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage relationships with fund admins, managers and investors.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel, with ability to manage and analyse information and documentation.
• Ability to manage projects, meet targets, and report to boards and seniors.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the KYC team and assist onboarding of investors in Guernsey funds.
• Maintain high support to Fund Administration teams for BAU.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and deliver high-quality client service.
• Attend board meetings and provide updates on AML/KYC matters and onboarding progress.
• Oversee onboarding timelines, risk profiling, reviews, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

KYC experience

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Professional qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.

Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.

With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.

One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.

To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com.

Job Description

As an Assistant Manager, KYC,You will co-lead the KYC Team with the support of the Manager and assist the Guernsey Funds business by co-ordinating the seamless on-boarding of investors as well as maintaining a high level of support to the Fund Administration teams for BAU.

What you'll do

• You'll develop and maintain strong relationships with fund administrators, investment managers, investors, intermediaries, administration teams, and other key stakeholders, delivering a high standard of client service while balancing commercial objectives with AML/KYC, regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements
• You'll attend and actively contribute to board meetings, provide updates on AML/KYC matters, investor onboarding progress, remediation projects, and regulatory developments, and build trust and credibility through clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• You'll drive and oversee the investor onboarding process, communicating directly with investors and their representatives to resolve complex due diligence requirements, manage onboarding timelines, coordinate risk profiling, risk ratings, periodic reviews, and regularly report on progress
• You'll ensure all investor information is accurately collated, recorded, reviewed, and maintained in a timely manner, support the review and sign-off of normal and low-risk investor files where required, and ensure onboarding activities are delivered in line with contractual, legal, regulatory, and best-practice standards
• You'll work closely with the wider Funds business, Compliance teams, and Senior Management to identify, elevate, and manage risks and issues, while providing guidance, training, and development support to junior KYC team members across jurisdictions and promoting a collaborative, proactive approach to the investor acceptance process

What we offer

• Competitive Rewards:Attractive compensation and benefits designed to recognise your skills, experience, and contribution
• Health and Wellbeing:Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellness
• Work-Life Balance:Flexible working opportunities and leave policies that help employees balance their professional and personal commitments
• Learning and Development:Ongoing training, career development opportunities, and the resources needed to support your professional growth
• Inclusive Culture:A collaborative and supportive environment where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential

Qualifications

• You have a professional qualification or relevant industry experience, with strong knowledge of CDD/KYC reviews and the funds industry
• You possess a good understanding of AML/KYC requirements, with knowledge of FATCA and CRS regulations considered a distinct advantage
• You demonstrate strong client-facing skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with fund administrators, investment managers, investors, intermediaries, service providers, and other key stakeholders
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, and can effectively manage, analyze, and maintain information and documentation.
• You have the ability to manage and support projects, deliver against targets and deadlines, and provide accurate reporting to boards and senior stakeholders

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.