SENIOR AML & KYC ADMINISTRATOR

Overview of the role:

A multi-tasking AML role within a business servicing high profile alternative investment fund industry clients. The role encompasses all aspects of KYC from client on-boarding stages to management and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities;

• Be familiar with the AML legislation and regulations in Malta, including the FIAU Implementing Procedures.
• Preparing client CDD files at on-boarding stage and periodically thereafter for review by the Manager.
• Requesting appropriate CDD documentation from the client and/or the fund administrator and ensuring High Risk clients are adequately monitored as part of the KYC process.
• Maintaining an overview of CDD records and ensuring timely action is taken to obtain any outstanding CDD information.
• Keeping the Client Register up to date and ensuring all CDD information, documents and files are properly stored and recorded.
• Liaising with internal departments from operations, legal, compliance and risk to ensure AML procedures are being adhered to.
• Clearing and/or investigating/verifying possible matches as generated by the scanning application that the company uses to scan their client base against lists of undesirable persons.
• Keeping informed as to present and future legislation and regulatory developments.
• Ensure all queries received by the team are responded to in a timely manner.
• Provide a high quality service level to both clients and other departments ensuring all queries are dealt with in a professional manner and escalating where appropriate.
• Specific AML projects, which may arise from time to time.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years AML experience.
• Degree qualified in a business, banking or finance.
• A ‘team player’ who can work well within a small team to deliver a quality service
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• A proven interest in the financial markets and the funds industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business.
• Opportunities for personal and professional career development.
• Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support.
• Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence.