KYC/AML Compliance Specialist — 14-Month FTC

Societe Generale; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is seeking a KYC / AML Officer for a 14 Month FTC in Ireland. The role focuses on conducting KYC/AML checks on client fund shareholders and supporting remediation activities, with emphasis on data integrity in the TA system and oversight of outsourced tasks.

You will engage with Compliance and Transfer Agency teams to ensure adherence to AML regulations, FATCA and related guidelines, while training stakeholders and maintaining robust procedures across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience managing KYC/AML processes, including complex entity types.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulatory requirements and frameworks.
• Good knowledge of European and Irish AML and compliance environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of Irish compliance requirements.
• Sound awareness of risk and experience applying outcome-focused regulation.
• Understanding of Irish and international fund regulatory environments, particularly fund administration.
• Working knowledge of traditional and alternative investment fund administration.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational/process solutions.
• Degree (or equivalent) required.
• Fluent English essential; additional languages (particularly French) advantageous.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
• Very good analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with ability to take initiative and ownership.
• Strong attention to detail with a conscientious and accurate approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• Ability to partner effectively with the wider Compliance function.
• Professional and respectful approach to procedures and internal policies.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review of account opening documentation including analytical risk assessment for new client accounts within agreed time frames.
• Support the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in the resolution of complex KYC/AML cases.
• Review and respond to KYC/AML related queries across all clients within agreed time frames.
• Run, review and update KYC/AML reports and provide these reports to Clients and Regulatory Authorities.
• Based on guidelines defined by CFT following the regulatory watch on new directives, laws and regulations related to KYC/AML, define how to implement those guidelines from an operational point of view.
• Provide explanations / training on regulatory requirements (to internal and external stakeholders).
• Implement and keep up to date procedures that ensure the team is compliant with all KYC/AML and Financial Crimes prevention policies.
• Contribute to and prepare/discuss AML reviews as required by Compliance and by the business.
• Manage relationships and provide support to internal stakeholders; Transfer Agency & Compliance departments, Clients.
• Performing investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding Clients and escalating findings clearly and concisely for internal review by Compliance & MLRO.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Fluent English

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Societe Generale is seeking a KYC / AML Officer for a 14 Month FTC in Ireland. The role focuses on conducting KYC/AML checks on client fund shareholders and supporting remediation activities, with emphasis on data integrity in the TA system and oversight of outsourced tasks.

You will engage with Compliance and Transfer Agency teams to ensure adherence to AML regulations, FATCA and related guidelines, while training stakeholders and maintaining robust procedures across the function.