SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.
Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group's operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group's business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.
Position Description:
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.
What you'll do:
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 within SEI
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 SEIL 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 prioritise deliverables accordingly
Participate in any AML Audits (internal or external)
Participate in client calls as needed
Assist with training and developing new staff
What you bring to the table:
In-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering requirements with at least 3 years working in a Fund Administrator
2+ years' experience in a supervisory role
Experience of local (and ideally Luxembourg) compliance and regulations within the Financial Services Industry
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
Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
Positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem solving skills
Detail-oriented
Team player
Flexible / Adaptable
Strong oral and written communication skills
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.