Senior KYC/AML Analyst — Investor Onboarding & Compliance

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an AML/KYC professional to conduct due diligence on new investors, verify documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance across funds and entities. The role focuses on ongoing monitoring, reporting, and maintaining clean records in the AML/KYC system.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of AML/KYC experience in financial services, with knowledge of OFAC, FATF guidelines, and sanctions screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ AML/KYC experience in funds, banking, or financial services.
• Familiarity with fund structures such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equity is a plus.
• ACAMS is desirable and multinational exposure is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/KYC checks for new investors across various investor types.
• Verify investor documents to ensure regulatory and client standards compliance.
• Perform periodic reviews of existing investor profiles for ongoing AML/KYC compliance.
• Monitor and report suspicious activities according to established protocols.
• Stay updated on changes to AML/KYC laws and regulations.
• Ensure AML/KYC documentation is collected, verified, and maintained.
• Collaborate with team leads and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Maintain accurate records in the AML/KYC database with data integrity.

Skills

AML/KYC frameworks

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

ACAMS certification (desirable)

Tools

AML/KYC systems & databases

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an AML/KYC professional to conduct due diligence on new investors, verify documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance across funds and entities. The role focuses on ongoing monitoring, reporting, and maintaining clean records in the AML/KYC system.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of AML/KYC experience in financial services, with knowledge of OFAC, FATF guidelines, and sanctions screening.