Senior AML Specialist | London, UK | Hybrid

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior AML Specialist to enhance their compliance operations. This role involves acting as the first line of defense in AML processes, analyzing client data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for transaction monitoring, risk assessments, and communication with clients to gather necessary documentation. The company fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being, offering a range of benefits including a strong pension plan and a hybrid working model. Join a team that values courage, integrity, and collaboration, and contribute to building a brave future in financial services.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Strong pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid working environment

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Access to GPs online

Enhanced family leave

Volunteer days

Free fruit

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/Compliance roles in financial services is essential.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transaction alerts and conduct analysis to minimize false positives.
• Verify client identities and maintain the risk register in the database.

Skills

AML Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Risk Assessment

Tools

Client Risk Assessment tool

Job description

Senior AML Specialist

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd. London, United Kingdom

What you will do:

• Act as the 1st line of defense within AML Operations
• Analysing client and customer data to complete AML processes

Responsibilities to include (but not limited to):

• 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.
• Verifying the identity of clients using prescribed documentation and processes
• Communicating with direct clients to obtain missing documentation or data
• Updating and maintaining the risk register in the company's database
• Conducting risk assessments on new direct clients, and periodic assessments on existing clients using the Client Risk Assessment tool
• Review Customer Due Diligence information
• Be the point of contact for all internal audit and regulatory enquiries
• Assist in the update of policies and procedures on a periodic basis
• Complete enhanced Due Diligence reviews on high risk direct clients/customers
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of high-risk direct clients/customers and reporting any changes in risk levels, ensuring updates to risk registers
• Support the account opening AML screening process for our offshore business
• Participate in the identification of technical development requirements and supporting the implementation of such enhancements
• Carry out monthly reliance testing on direct clients/customers
• Review and maintain the Risk and Control Self-Assessment for the AML Operations department
• Review and maintain all procedures related to AML Operations

What we need from you:

• Experience working in AML/Compliance roles in the financial services industry
• 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
• Demonstrate effective and professional written and verbal communication skills for a business work environment
• Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.

What we would like from you:

• Must be a team player with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize in a high volume environment.
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

SEI's competitive advantage:

To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM) -for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...

After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. 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).