Senior Administrator | Investor Services

Ocorian; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocorian seeks an experienced CDD professional in Belfast to support the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of investors for its Alternative Investments/Global Funds team. You will ensure AML/CFT compliance and deliver high-quality client experiences across a diverse investor base.

You will assess investor risk, review ownership structures, and collaborate with Fund Administration, Compliance and senior stakeholders to maintain high standards of regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• AML/CFT legislation knowledge and risky-based approach.
• Experience reviewing corporate ownership structures and UBOs.
• Ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders.
• Strong judgement, integrity and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investor due diligence reviews and onboarding across investor types.
• Review ownership structures and identify UBOs, resolving gaps.
• Collaborate with Fund Administration, Compliance and specialists to progress CDD matters.
• Maintain records, screening results and due diligence documentation.
• Support CDD function through knowledge sharing and process improvements.

Skills

CDD/KYC experience

AML/CFT knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder comms

Education

Degree in Law or related

Industry certifications (ICSA/STEP)

Job description

Asset Manager Service | Issuer Services | Private Wealth & Corporate

Ocorian helps asset managers, private wealth, corporates, and issuer clients handle operational and regulatory complexity at scale, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best.

Company Description

Asset Manager Service | Issuer Services | Private Wealth & Corporate

Ocorian helps asset managers, private wealth, corporates, and issuer clients handle operational and regulatory complexity at scale, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best.

Whether they’re raising capital, expanding into new markets, acquiring a business, preparing for an exit or protecting wealth, we’re behind every move our clients make, creating capacity and removing burden so they can focus on growth, opportunity and performance.

With over 50 years’ of expertise, 20 locations and 2,000 expert colleagues, clients know they can rely on us when their challenges are complex, time-critical and consequential.

To find out more about Ocorian and our services, including regulatory information, visit ocorian.com

Job Description

Please note that for this role we accept applications from candidates based in Belfast, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

Purpose of the Job

Are you an experienced CDD professional looking to develop your expertise within a growing global funds business? Join Ocorian's Alternative Investments/Global Funds team and play a key role in protecting our business and clients through the delivery of high-quality investor due diligence and onboarding activities.

In this role, you will support the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of a diverse range of investors, helping to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations while contributing to an efficient and positive client experience. Working closely with Fund Administration teams, Compliance, and senior stakeholders, you will assess investor risk, review complex ownership structures, and help maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong working relationships, and contributing to a collaborative, risk-aware culture.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct investor due diligence reviews and support onboarding activities across a range of investor types and structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Review ownership structures and beneficial ownership information, identifying risks, resolving documentation gaps, and supporting accurate risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Fund Administration, Compliance, and specialist teams to progress CDD matters, obtain approvals, and deliver efficient onboarding outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, screening results, and due diligence documentation while ensuring internal procedures and controls are consistently followed.
• Support the wider CDD function through knowledge sharing, risk escalation, process improvements, and deputising for the CDD Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• A degree in Law, Management, Finance, or a related discipline would be advantageous, as well as professional qualifications, or progress towards qualifications such as ICSA, STEP, or other relevant industry certifications.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• A minimum of three years' experience within CDD/KYC, Compliance, Fund Administration, Trust, Corporate Services, or a related financial services environment.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT legislation, customer due diligence requirements, and risk-based approaches to financial crime compliance.
• Experience reviewing corporate ownership structures and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
• Knowledge of international and cross-border CDD requirements would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to work confidently across multiple systems, databases, and business applications.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong professional judgement, a risk‑aware mindset, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and client service.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [e-mail].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.