Senior AML Specialist - Guernsey Business

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior AML Specialist for its Offshore business in Guernsey. The role includes managing AML operations, conducting client risk assessments, and collaborating with compliance teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in AML roles within financial services and strong analytical skills. The position offers a supportive environment focused on growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical care

Access to online GP appointments

Enhanced family leave

Volunteer days

Employee networks

Free fruit

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/Compliance roles in financial services, especially in Guernsey.
• Deep understanding of AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage AML operations for the Offshore business in Guernsey.
• Analyse client data for AML processes.
• Conduct risk assessments on clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior AML Specialist - Guernsey Business

At SEI we value our employees and believe in driving growth through change. Part of building brave futures is making a concerted effort to develop and challenge our employees to achieve their goals through internal job mobility.

Join our growing team at SEI and take the next step in your career. We are looking for a Senior AML Specialist, responsible for the AML Operations pertaining to our Offshore business.

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital-whether that's money, time, or talent-so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2025, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.6 trillion in assets.

What you will do:

• Act as the First Line of Defence within AML Operations
• Analyse client and customer data to complete AML processes
• Responsible for the running of the AML Operations for our Offshore business in Guernsey
• Act as oversight and query management for the Internal Audit and Fin Crime teams

Responsibilities:

• Transaction monitoring - monitor and clear Transaction alerts daily, ensuring management are aware of any outstanding alerts and close of business
• Conduct analysis of results within our screening system to refine parameters, and minimize false positives
• Gathering and analysing direct client, and customer information to complete the AML process
• Conducting risk assessments on new direct clients, and periodic assessments on existing clients using the Client Risk Assessment tool
• Communicating with direct clients to obtain missing documentation or data
• Be the point of contact for all internal audit and regulatory enquiries
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of high-risk direct clients/customers and reporting any changes in risk levels, ensuring updates to risk registers
• Create, manage and execute a sales plan
• Identify opportunities to introduce and cross sell other SEI services, including technology and operations capabilities
• Effectively work with asset management Solutions and Marketing teams
• Keep current - (market conditions, regulation, SEI products and services, etc) and maintain ongoing and effective communication of these with clients where appropriate
• Adhere to all relevant FCA requirements and compliance, completing all necessary training within the required timeframe
• Familiarise yourself with Financial Promotions regulations and ensure that all financial promotions materials used have gone through the appropriate compliance approval processes (as a second line of defence with the individual representing the first line through close knowledge of the financial promotions requirements)
• Any other ad-hoc projects as required

What we need from you:

• Experience working in AML/Compliance roles in the financial services industry, specifically with exposure to business in Guernsey
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills to actively engage with senior Management, Compliance and Fin Crime
• Deep technical understanding of the AML regulations and the procedures related to the 1st line of defense responsibilities

What we would like from you:

• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd ('SIEL') is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).