Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Smartedge’s Client is looking for an individual to help with their AML Specialist @ Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid Working)Key area:The Anti Money Laundering (“AML”) team supports business units and compliance professionals across the company and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing a framework that ensures that the division operates to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance.Review of documentation linked to new account opening and account maintenance specific to established AML requirements • Perform research to understand investor type, company structures, etc. Investigate and solve potential issues • Screen investor, clients and related parties, resolve hits and escalate according to procedures • Peer review, approve and provide sign-off on the status of AML for investor and client accounts • Maintain a good working relationship with external clients as well as with internal relationship managers and other business units.• Perform quality control checks and approval on client correspondence • Share AML expertise with clients and colleagues, and act as a reference point • Consult with GFSL Anti-Money Laundering Officer and Client’s Anti-Money Laundering Officer to ensure its satisfaction with regulatory obligations • Track and report outstanding AML documentation and ensure the accurate and timely delivery to clients • Identification and escalation of high-risk items to AML Manager within required deadlines where necessary • Review audit samples and liaise with auditors and Risk Management • Awareness of broader departmental deliverables (e.g. Investor Services) and ensuring that team prioritize deliverables accordingly • Participate in any AML Audits (internal or external) • Participate in client calls as needed • Assist with training and developing new staff • Very strong risk awareness (preferably EU legislation driving AML regulations) • Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential • Fluency in foreign language advantageous (both written and verbal) • Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law desirable Attributes we value: • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Strong organizational and administrative skills • Self-starter with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines • Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines If this sounds like a role you would be interested in or if you know someone in this field.Connect with me or email me at vineetha.s@smartedgesolutions.co.ukAlternatively, you can call me on Tel: +44(0)203 500 2108.