AML/KYC Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist

Northern Trust Corp; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an AML/KYC Quality Control and Testing Specialist in Limerick, Ireland. The role focuses on independent assurance of onboarding, periodic reviews, event‑driven reviews and EDD activities within the 1LOD AML/KYC function.

The ideal candidate has strong AML/KYC knowledge and testing experience. You will conduct risk-based QC reviews, document findings clearly, and support remediation activities.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Experience in AML/KYC operations, QA, testing, or risk/compliance is desirable.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations (CIP, CDD, EDD) and control testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews of AML/KYC onboarding, periodic, event‑driven, and EDD cases.
• Test AML/KYC controls for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Evaluate completeness and accuracy of customer due diligence documentation and audit trails.
• Document testing findings with clear evidence and communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Track findings and remediation actions through to closure; contribute to governance reporting.

Skills

AML/KYC

Quality assurance

Testing

Financial crime compliance

Risk management

CIP

CDD

EDD

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

University degree

Relevant professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an AML/KYC Quality Control and Testing Specialist in Limerick, Ireland. The role focuses on independent assurance of onboarding, periodic reviews, event‑driven reviews and EDD activities within the 1LOD AML/KYC function.

The ideal candidate has strong AML/KYC knowledge and testing experience. You will conduct risk-based QC reviews, document findings clearly, and support remediation activities.