12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Senior Compliance Analyst – Job Description
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (Ireland) Limited
The Company
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services is a leader in the Investment Services industry, with locations in Dublin, Luxembourg, Guernsey, New York, and Milwaukee. We service multiple fund domiciles and structures, leveraging innovative technology and a motivated workforce to deliver superior client service. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer dynamic roles with excellent career prospects. The Company is authorised and regulated as an Investment Business Firm by the Central Bank of Ireland.
The Role:
As a Compliance Analyst, you will support the Company's ongoing compliance oversight and assist the business in compliance-related matters for its fund services offering, including the investor anti-money laundering program. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to help ensure local regulatory and compliance responsibilities are met. You will contribute to regulatory meetings, client sales presentations, and industry events as appropriate. You will provide support to the first line of defence ("FLOD") on the application of local Irish and EU regulation, under the guidance of senior compliance staff. In this role, you will report to the Head of Compliance and work closely with the compliance team.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with maintaining the Company's Compliance Manual and help ensure the Company operates within the required framework.
* Support the execution of the Company's compliance program.
* Help ensure compliance programs encompass all applicable Irish and EU regulations, legislation, regulatory guidance, and US Bank corporate requirements.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of Group and Company Policies/Frameworks, ensuring alignment with relevant regulatory requirements.
* Assist with timely and accurate submissions to regulatory bodies.
* Participate as a compliance representative in FLOD-led projects (e.g., business expansion, new products) under supervision.
* Support the development and execution of the Annual Compliance Plan.
* Assist with the implementation of regulatory change projects.
* Help design and deliver compliance training to the business and/or corporate functions.
* Support the oversight of the compliance monitoring and testing program.
* Assist in producing material for inclusion in compliance reporting.
Communication:
* Act as a point of contact for local regulatory bodies, under supervision.
* Support day-to-day business line regulatory and compliance queries.
* Help draft and present regulatory requirements and explanatory guidelines/documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
* Attend meetings of the Board of Directors as required.
Business Support:
* Assist with writing and maintaining the Company's Anti-Money Laundering Investor Services program.
* Support client and investor due diligence visits in relation to compliance matters.
* Help provide overviews of the Company's compliance framework in sales presentations.
U.S. Bank Core Actions and Behaviours:
* Adapt quickly to changing priorities and support continuous improvement.
* Help others achieve results and overcome obstacles.
* Anticipate future needs and search for ways to enhance the customer experience.
* Set high standards of performance for self and support the team in meeting commitments.
* Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and core values in all interactions.
Skills and Competencies:
* Ability to build relationships across business lines and communicate effectively.
* Ability to understand and interpret regulations and apply them in an operational environment, with guidance.
* Collaborative approach with emphasis on delivery and execution.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Positive attitude and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to interact with senior staff and influence outcomes under supervision.
Candidate Requirements:
* 3 years' + experience in a compliance role, preferably in a fund service provider or credit institution.
* Basic understanding of Anti-Money Laundering requirements, ideally within the fund services sector.
* Understanding of the funds industry, with some experience engaging with regulators or auditors preferred.
* Ability to work on own initiative and deliver practical outcomes to a professional standard.
* Strong organisational, prioritisation, issue management, and communication skills.
* A relevant third-level qualification (e.g., law, business, finance, Diploma in Compliance) is essential.
* Fluency in English (verbal and written) is essential.
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.