Senior AML Specialist, SEI

• Experience working in AML/Compliance roles in the financial services industry
• Strong Supervisory and organizational skills evidence in prior roles within the financial services industry
• Deep technical understanding of the AML regulations and the procedures related to the 1st line of defense responsibilities
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills to actively engage with senior Management, Compliance and Fin Crime
• 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
• Supervise the running of the AML Operations Team to meet key deadlines
• Act as oversight and query management for the Internal Audit and Fin Crime teams
• 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
• Coordinate and 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
• Preparation of Management information reports
• Participation in Risk Meetings with Senior Management
• 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
• Supervise the day to day running of the team, ensuring the team are responding to queries, keeping to deadlines set and escalating as appropriate