Description:
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role/Department:
At Senior Analyst level, the role requires the completion of workload, with guidance from colleagues and line management, to support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance services aligned to:
- AML Legislation, Regulation, Guidance & Best Practice.
- The Ireland Investor AML Department’s processes and procedures.
There is a requirement to hold, build and maintain a strong relationship with the Northern Trust Transfer Agency and Client Services Departments to deliver a robust AML Compliance service to Northern Trust’s client and investor base.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Takes responsibility for timely and accurate completion by Investor AML Operations of workload allocated including tasks
- Participate in Investor AML Operations’ review of investor documentation in adherence with Northern Trust’s workflow process
- Maintains Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy and procedures.
- Works with colleagues and line management in reviewing investor documentation and efficiently sourcing outstanding investor due diligence documentation with professionalism
- Escalates more complex problems and critical issues as referred to the Investor AML Operations team, as well as those received from other internal and/or related external parties.
- Ensures that all queries from internal and external parties are dealt with efficiently and professionally, with support from line management where required.
- Actively participates in the completion of AML compliance support for clients in conjunction with Northern Trust colleagues and provides regular and meaningful periodic updates to line management and colleagues.
- Develops and maintain strong working relationships with clients and partners in other Northern Trust departments.
- Works with line management to ensure that the Investor AML Operations team meets the required audit, risk and compliance standards as determined, from time to time, in accordance with changes in legislation and guidance.
- Maintains an up to date knowledge of AML regulation and best practice and uses this knowledge to promote enhancements to Northern Trust’s AML processes and procedures.
Skills/ Qualifications:
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
- Previous experience in an AML/ Compliance or Transfer Agency role.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Effective risk management.
- Ability to deliver solutions to issues
- Understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory environment in Ireland.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications