AML/KYC Officer

ACCA Careers; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in Cork is recruiting an AML/KYC Officer. You will utilize your organizational skills to manage KYC processes and mentor new team members. We seek candidates with a degree in law, business, finance, or economics, and experience in financial services. The role offers professional development, flexible arrangements, and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Support for professional accreditations

Flexible arrangements and generous holidays

Continuous mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in the Financial Services or Fund Services industry.
• Familiarity with AML/CTF legislation/directives.
• Strong interest in regulatory and compliance topics.
• Knowledge of legal entity structures both domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Review deal agreements and KYC documents.
• Follow up for missing KYC information.
• Maintain KYC information in databases.
• Perform ongoing monitoring tasks related to investments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Ability to interpret risk ratings

Education

Degree in law, business, finance or economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Worldcheck

Dow Jones

Finscan

Job description

About Us

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

For our office in Cork, we are currently recruiting for a: AML/KYC Officer to join our growing team. As an Officer, you will use the experience you have acquired in the past as well as excellent organisational skills, sound judgement, the ability to prioritise tasks and strong personal character to help meet client requirements. Your team will benefit from your flexible approach, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced regulated environment. You will work with our client relationships and will have specific responsibility for the company secretarial and governance process undertaken by the Cork team.

Your Future Responsibilities

• Review of deal agreements and KYC documents for new investments/borrowers;
• Follow up for missing KYC information with the client and their vendors or legal representatives;
• Maintenance of KYC information in the clients/UBOs database and in the electronic document management system;
• Performance of the ongoing monitoring tasks related to these investments and their related transactions/parties;
• Working effectively with key stakeholders using strong influencing skills to ensure a mutual satisfactory resolution of key issues;
• Familiarity with screening tools such as Worldcheck/Dow Jones/Finscan would be of benefit;
• Ability to interpret risk ratings and use your own investigatory initiative;
• Assisting in the development of training materials and mentoring of new team members;
• Provide input for CDD procedures and ensure that you follow said procedures;

Your Profile

• Preferably hold a degree in law, business, finance or economics;
• Experience in the Financial Services or Fund Services industry;
• Familiarity with (“Anti-money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing”) AML/CTF legislation/directives;
• You show high interest in regulatory and compliance topics;
• You are fluent in English. Any other language will be considered an advantage;
• You like working in a team and you are able to think out of the box;
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidelines;
• Knowledge of legal entity structures both domestic and international;
• You are a results‑oriented person;
• You combine autonomy with the necessary attention to detail;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry‑leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our Global Benefits Also Include

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity In Every Sense Of The Word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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