Senior AML Analyst

IQ-EQ; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an AML & KYC specialist to join our onboardings and ongoing reviews. You will work with internal teams as a subject matter expert to maintain a compliant, high-performing AML environment and ensure accurate KYC documentation.

The role demands detail orientation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple client sectors, funds and corporate structures while delivering timely reports and support to the AML Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AML/KYC with knowledge of AML/CDD requirements.
• Good understanding of Funds and Corporate structures affecting due diligence.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with consistent high-quality outputs.
• Formal qualification in Financial Crime preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete AML/KYC onboarding and periodic reviews with CDD, screening and risk assessments.
• Prepare reports and deliver client deliverables for funds and corporate clients.
• Quality-check outputs, guide juniors, share knowledge on client specifics.
• Identify risks, breaches, and errors; contribute to corrective actions.
• Act as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders for due diligence docs.
• Support AML Manager with reporting, admin, and team initiatives.
• Follow procedures and workflows with accuracy and compliance.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Regulatory knowledge (AML/CDD)

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Financial Crime qualification

Job description

Company Description

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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-in-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. We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

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 elevate 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

About you:

• 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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.