What you need to know

We are currently seeking a Lead AML Analyst for our client, a global investment banking company based in Dublin (remote at the moment).

As a Lead Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring that investors comply with the Irish anti-money laundering guidelines.

This is a 6-month contract position initially. Salary depends on experience. This job is remote for the moment.

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Key duties & responsibilities:

• Prepare client profiles for new clients and existing clients
• Carry out AML Investor account reviews, AML application, financial sanction screenings and independent research
• Perform anti-money laundering checks in line with AML policies and procedures
• Ensure due diligence when onboarding new clients
• Researches and gathers information to prepare a basic report for a new client
• Leverage online tools, independent research or collaborates directly with the relationship manager
• Sign off Investor AML files to ensure they are completed to the required standard
• Amend existing client profiles when needed
• Assist with administrative tasks when applicable
• Conduct QSS real time scans to check information in the client profile and verify ownership against the database.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders for information gathering purposes, as needed
• Contribute to the achievement of team goals
• Providing periodic reports and feedback to Compliance and Senior Management

Skills /Experience

• Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 3-5 years of total work experience preferred
• Experience in trading, brokerage, fraud or law preferred
• Fully familiar with the Irish AML/KYC Laws and Regulations
• In-depth understanding of typical legal structures including hedge funds, special purpose vehicles, partnerships, trusts, and charities
• Familiarity with public sources of information across most jurisdictions (stock exchanges, regulators, company registers)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications in particular Excel
• Experience in working to tight deadlines, with an ability to multi-task and to work calmly under pressure

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