AML/KYC Risk & Outsourcing Governance Specialist

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an AML/KYC Risk Management and Outsourcing Specialist to support governance and risk activities within the 1LOD AML/KYC function in Ireland. You will work with Business Units, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and outsourcing partners to uphold a strong control environment and regulatory compliance across the KYC CoE.

The role involves coordinating outsourcing oversight, preparing governance metrics, and supporting regulatory examinations, audits, and risk

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in AML/KYC, financial crime, governance, or risk.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, monitor, and report AML/KYC risks across the Center of Excellence.
• Track issues, control deficiencies, audit findings, regulatory actions, and remediation.
• Prepare governance reporting, risk metrics, and KRIs for oversight.
• Escalate emerging risks to stakeholders and support regulatory reviews.
• Support examinations, audits, and compliance reviews impacting AML/KYC.
• Oversee outsourced AML/KYC services, monitor performance, and governance reviews.
• Assist with outsourcing risk assessments and due diligence.
• Coordinate with stakeholder teams to execute outsourcing obligations.
• Maintain records supporting governance and oversight requirements.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory/governance knowledge

Reporting skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Reporting tools

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an AML/KYC Risk Management and Outsourcing Specialist to support governance and risk activities within the 1LOD AML/KYC function in Ireland. You will work with Business Units, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and outsourcing partners to uphold a strong control environment and regulatory compliance across the KYC CoE.

The role involves coordinating outsourcing oversight, preparing governance metrics, and supporting regulatory examinations, audits, and risk