Senior AML Analyst

IQ-EQ; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investor services firm in Belfast is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join their AML & KYC team. This role involves onboarding clients, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong AML/KYC experience and exceptional organizational and communication skills. They will be integral in delivering high-quality service, guiding junior members, and maintaining strong client relationships while working flexibly within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive remuneration packages

Private health and dental cover

25 days paid leave plus public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Support for continuous development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AML/KYC roles with solid knowledge of AML/CDD regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of Funds and Corporate structures.
• Excellent prioritization skills and can manage workloads under pressure.
• Strong communication skills for positive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Complete AML/KYC onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Deliver high-quality service by preparing reports.
• Act as a subject matter expert and guide junior team members.
• Identify and escalate risks and complaints.
• Support the AML Manager with reporting and administrative activities.
• Follow internal procedures and ensuring compliance.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Solutions-driven mindset

Education

Formal qualification in Financial Crime

Job description

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best‑class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in‑house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

Job Description

Join our dedicated AML & KYC function, where you will play a key role in onboarding clients and investors and ensuring continuous monitoring of these relationships. You will work closely with internal teams, act as a subject matter expert, and contribute to a strong, compliant, and high‑performing AML environment. This role suits someone detail‑oriented, analytical, and committed to delivering high‑quality work.

What you will do

• You will complete AML/KYC onboarding and periodic reviews, carrying out CDD, name screening, risk assessments, source of funds/wealth checks, and ensuring KYC documentation is accurate and up to date
• You will deliver timely and high‑quality service by preparing reports, fulfilling client deliverables, and meeting agreed deadlines for your allocated funds and corporate clients
• You will act as a subject matter expert, perform quality checking on team outputs, guide junior team members, and share knowledge on client specifics and best practices
• You will identify, assess, and escalate risks, breaches, complaints, and errors in a timely manner while contributing to corrective and preventive actions
• You will act as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders, collecting due diligence documents, responding to queries, and ensuring periodic reviews and screenings are completed efficiently
• You will support the AML Manager with reporting, administrative activities, and team initiatives, and take ownership of your own development by seeking feedback, training, and new learning opportunities
• You will follow internal procedures, checklists, and workflows consistently, ensuring accuracy, strong organization, and compliance with regulatory expectations

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognize the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work‑life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.

Qualifications

• You have strong experience in AML/KYC roles with solid knowledge of AML/CDD regulatory requirements
• You have a good understanding of Funds and Corporate structures and how they impact AML/KYC due diligence
• You have excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills and can manage workloads under pressure
• You have strong communication skills, enabling positive interactions with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels
• You have a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset with the ability to deliver consistent, high‑quality outputs
• You have a formal qualification in Financial Crime (preferred but not essential)

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.Through IQ‑EQ Launchpad we support women 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 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.