Senior AML Specialist - SEI Investments Europe Ltd.
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Senior AML Specialist - SEI Investments Europe Ltd.
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Competitive salary
London
Permanent, full-time
At SEI we value our employees and believe in driving growth through change. Part of building brave futures is making a concerted effort to develop and challenge our employees to achieve their goals through internal job mobility.
What you will do:
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
Responsibilities to include (but not limited to):
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
What we need from you:
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.
What we would like from you:
Ability to prioritise in a high volume environment.
Must be a team player with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information https://
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...
After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit twice a week.
SEI Investments (Europe) Limited ('SIEL') is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).
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