AML Senior Administrator

HS Financial Technologies; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HS Financial Technologies is seeking a Senior Administrator for its AML team, focusing on name screening against Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons lists. The role includes assisting AML file reviews for investors and supporting AML remediation tasks.

The successful candidate will have a university degree and AML experience in financial services, with familiarity of Cayman and US regulations and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• University degree and/or professional/post-graduate qualification required.
• Experience within a compliance/AML role in the financial services industry, ideally within fund administration or fund management.
• Experience of Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons name screening.
• Experience of Cayman and US AML regulations would be of benefit.
• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of investor types and legal structures.

Responsibilities

• Name Screening alert investigation of Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons alerts.
• Assisting in AML file reviews for new investors or periodic refresh of AML documentation for existing investors.
• Assisting in the review of AML letters for new or existing investors.
• Ad hoc assistance in AML project work or remediation work on transitioned clients.
• Rotating with other team members to provide coverage for US based Investor Services team.

Skills

AML compliance experience

Attention to detail

Independent work style

Strong written English

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

The AML Team is responsible for the oversight and support of the Investor Services Financial Crime prevention activities, in particular Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing and Financial Sanctions compliance (AML-CTF and FS).

As a member of the AML team with a focus on the Name Screening process, a Senior Administrator will conduct daily name screening against Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons lists. They will also provide assistance in general AML reviews following the completion of daily name screening duties.

Key Accountabilities of the Role:

• Name Screening alert investigation of Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons alerts.
• Assisting in the process of AML file reviews for new investors or periodic refresh of AML documentation and information for existing investors.
• Assisting in the review of AML letters for new or existing investors.
• Ad hoc assistance in AML project work or remediation work on transitioned clients.
• Rotating with other team members to provide coverage for US based Investor Services team.

Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience

Technical knowledge:

• University degree and/or professional/post-graduate qualification required.
• Experience within a compliance/AML role in the financial services industry, ideally within fund administration or fund management.
• Experience of Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons name screening.
• Experience of Cayman and US AML regulations would be of benefit.
• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of investor types and legal structures

The successful candidate should:

• Have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Have the ability to show initiative and react quickly to changes in priorities.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy when completing time sensitive tasks.