Senior Specialist, KYC/AML

Fa Euxc Saasfaprod1; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco is seeking an AML/CDD Analyst to support investor and client CDD activities within Fund Administration. You will prepare CDD files for review, request documentation, and maintain complete records while ensuring timely follow-up and compliance with AML procedures.

Daily liaison with Investor relations and internal teams, handling AML queries and maintaining high standards of accuracy. Strong MS Office skills and interest in financial markets are essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in AML.
• Team player who can work well within the function to deliver a quality service.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, and are attentive to details.
• Proven interest in the financial markets and hedge fund industry.
• Degree qualified in a business or Finance related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparing investor and client CDD files for review by Account Manager.
• Requesting appropriate CDD documentation from investors in CFSI administrated funds and from CFSI clients.
• Maintaining an overview of complete and incomplete CDD records and ensuring action is taken to complete all CDD records.
• Timely follow up on pending CDD requests keeping compliance with CFSI escalation and follow up procedures.
• Manage maintenance and safe keeping of CDD documents and files.
• Liaising with internal Investor relations team on a daily basis responding to investor and client AML queries.
• Ensuring queries and emails are responded to in a timely and accurate manner.
• Clearing and/or investigating/verifying possible matches as generated by the scanning application that Citco uses to scan their client base against lists of undesirable persons.

Skills

AML experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Citco:

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in thebusiness. At Citco, we’ve been the front‑runner in our field since ourincorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sectoritself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate andexpand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. Fromworking exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporationsand private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classesand geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain aswe move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want toplay at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say:Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and ouralternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s mostrespected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions meansour people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Your Role:

• Preparing investor and client CDD files for review by Account Manager.
• Requesting appropriate CDD documentation from investors in CFSI administrated funds and from CFSI clients.
• Maintaining an overview of complete and incomplete CDD records and ensuring action is taken to complete all CDD records.
• Timely follow up on pending CDD requests keeping compliance with CFSI escalation and follow up procedures.
• Manage maintenance and safe keeping of CDD documents and files.
• Liaising with internal Investor relations team on a daily basis responding to investor and client AML queries.
• Ensuring queries and emails are responded to in a timely and accurate manner.
• Clearing and/or investigating/verifying possible matches as generated by the scanning application that Citco uses to scan their client base against lists of undesirable persons.
• Maintaining a database of High Risk investors and ensuring the appropriate actions is taken with regards to these.
• Keeping informed as to present and future legislation and regulatory developments in the jurisdiction.
• Assisting with fund specific CDD reviews.
• Ensure the AML applications are consistent with the Company’s AML policy and risk assessment.
• Escalation point for clients, investors and Citco employees on all AML/CDD queries.
• Client management for new and existing clients.
• Provide information to management in respect of AML/CDD issues arising.
• Ensure all queries received by the team are responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintain delivery of a high quality service level to clients and other Citco departments ensuring all queries are dealt with in a professional manner and escalating where appropriate.
• Ensure a professional relationship is maintained with clients and stakeholders at all times.
• Managing specific projects, which may arise from time to time.

About You:

• Degree qualified in a business or Finance related disciple.
• Two or more years’ experience in AML.
• ‘Team player’ who can work well within the function to deliver a quality service.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, and are attentive to details.
• Proven interest in the financial markets and hedge fund industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Our Benefits

• Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
• We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
• Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.