KYC / AML Officer (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

KYC / AML Officer (14 Month FTC)

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries

Responsibilities

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About the team

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and special purpose vehicles.

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role

• performing KYC / AML checks on shareholders of the client funds;
• Assisting with the annual remediation exercise on existing Client files in line with SGSS periodic review policy;
• Maintaining the data integrity of investor data in the TA System
• Assisting in the oversight of any outsourced tasks such as technical investor account opening, completion of KYI, daily controls, monthly KPI review
• overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with specific focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations / FATCA and their implementation within the Transfer Agency perimeter;
• and, implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function covered.

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

Profile Required

• 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

The following would be considered a distinct advantage

• Knowledge of local AML laws, rules and regulatory guidance issued by the Irish regulator
• Experience across broader compliance disciplines (e.g. AML, data privacy/GDPR, risk, audit, legal)
• Knowledge of FATCA and CRS regulations
• Experience in a financial services environment

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight

At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.