Senior AML Specialist, SEI

• Experience working in AML/Compliance roles in the financial services industry
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills to actively engage with senior Management, Compliance and Fin Crime
• Deep technical understanding of the AML regulations and the procedures related to the 1st line of defense responsibilities
• Demonstrate effective and professional written and verbal communication skills for a business work environment
• Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner

Desirable

• Act as the 1st line of defense within AML Operations
• Analysing client and customer data to complete AML processes
• Transaction monitoring. Monitor and clear Transaction alerts daily, ensuring management are aware of any outstanding alerts and close of business
• Conduct analysis of results within our screening system to refine parameters, and minimize false positives
• Gathering and analysing direct client, and customer information to complete the AML process
• Verifying the identity of clients using prescribed documentation and processes
• Communicating with direct clients to obtain missing documentation or data
• Updating and maintaining the risk register in the company's database
• Conducting risk assessments on new direct clients, and periodic assessments on existing clients using the Client Risk Assessment tool
• Review Customer Due Diligence information
• Be the point of contact for all internal audit and regulatory enquiries
• Assist in the update of policies and procedures on a periodic basis
• Complete enhanced Due Diligence reviews on high risk direct clients/customers
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of high-risk direct clients/customers and reporting any changes in risk levels, ensuring updates to risk registers
• Support the account opening AML screening process for our offshore business
• Participate in the identification of technical development requirements and supporting the implementation of such enhancements
• Carry out monthly reliance testing on direct clients/customers
• Review and maintain the Risk and Control Self-Assessment for the AML Operations department
• Review and maintain all procedures related to AML Operations

• Financial Protection: Includes a non-contributory pension plan, group life assurance, group income protection, employee discounts, season ticket loan, employee stock purchase plan, and leisure travel insurance.
• Health and Wellness: Fully funded medical insurance and annual full-body health assessment, dental insurance, health cash plan, medical second opinion service, cycle to work scheme and eyecare vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Work/life support that provides telephone counselling, face-to-face sessions, health and well-being advisory services, and bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
• Professional Development: Includes financial reimbursement for business-related courses, certifications, seminars, and continuing education.
• Leave Benefits: Covers annual leave which increases with tenure, enhanced parental leave (maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave), charity days, military leave, and time off for training.

SEI provides technology and investment solutions for the financial services industry by offering services like investment processing and operations management. The company oversees around $1.5T in assets, helping clients make smart financial decisions.