Compliance Officer (AML KYC)

Trident Trust; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Trust is a leading provider of corporate, trust and fund services, seeking a compliance-focused professional to support investor relations operations for Asia-based hedge fund and private equity clients. You will help ensure AML, KYC and investor reporting accuracy across multiple systems.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will assist with ISAE 3402 and SOC 1 aligned controls, investor registers and reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years working experience in a similar position.
• ACAMS or ICA qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of FATCA and CRS reporting preferred.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.
• Build and maintain close and effective working relationships.
• Vigilant and accurate in their work; driven and motivated.
• Affinity with systems and digital platforms; can work independently with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible, with others, for the smooth operation of the compliance function for private equity and hedge fund clients.
• Work closely with the Compliance team on all AML related matters for open and closed ended funds.
• Review due diligence files, AML and KYC documentation as part of investor on-boarding and periodic review.
• Review and classification of CRS, FATCA and Tax documentation.
• Generation, review and validation of reports from various systems.
• Ensure procedures and controls are followed to enable accurate investor transaction reporting.
• Ensure ISAE 3402 and SOC 1 compliant controls and reporting.
• Review and authorisation of investor registers, client reports and communication.
• Generate, review and analyse the screening process.
• Work with Management on improvements to controls and reporting developments.

Skills

AML

KYC

FATCA

CRS

Professional ethics

Communication

Independent work

Digital platforms

Job description

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible, with others, for the operations of an investor relations team for a number of Asia based hedge fund and private equity clients.

Reporting Line

• Compliance, Manager

Duties

• Responsible, with others, for the smooth operation of the compliance function for private equity and hedge fund clients
• Work closely with the Compliance team on all AML related matters, for open and closed ended funds
• Review of due diligence files, AML and KYC documentation as part of investor on-boarding and periodic review
• Review and classification of CRS, FATCA and Tax documentation
• Generation, review and validation of reports from various systems
• Ensuring procedures and controls are followed to enable accurate investor transaction reporting
• Ensuring operational best practice in accordance with ISAE 3402 and SOC 1.
• Review and authorisation of investor registers, client reports and communication.
• Generate, review and analyse the screening process as performed by the various screening tools
• Work with Management on improvements to controls and reporting developments.
• Undertake specific projects as may be assigned from time to time.
• Any other tasks assigned to you by the Directors.

Skills and Knowledge

• At least 2-3 years working experience in a similar position
• ACAMS or ICA qualification preferred Knowledge of FATCA and CRS reporting preferred
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Ability to communicate well and effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience
• Build and maintain close and effective working relationships
• Vigilant and accurate in their work Driven and motivated
• Affinity with systems and digital platforms
• Has initiative, commitment to quality service and can work independently with a "can do" attitude

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability of the position.