Senior AML/KYC Transfer Agency Specialist

My client is an asset servicing bank with a very good reputation seeking a Senior AML/KYC Investor Services/Transfer Agency Specialist to join their growing team in Dublin City Centre. You will report to the Senior Manager Shareholder Services and provide support to the Shareholder Services AML team, based in Dublin, acting as analyst and bringing analytical thinking, skills and experience in performing customer due diligence, client risk assessment, and other first line of defense AML/KYC activities. Duties:

• Ensure a high quality of information on investors and consistency with policies and procedures, as well as satisfaction of local regulatory requirements in jurisdictions covered by Shareholder Services Ireland AML team.
• Collection of KYC documentation, documents review, client risk assessment as per internal tools and procedures, drafting client AML risk assessment report for ongoing remediation/refresh of existing clients.
• Update the KYC systems and databases with the most current AML/KYC client information.
• Escalate high risk records to the Senior Manager/Director, Shareholder Service and obtain signoff as per established policies and procedures.
• Track and report on file progress including percentage completed, sign off status, pending responses, and action plan to obtain necessary information.
• Proactive support to internal stakeholders and client facing staff on KYC/AML queries on client / investors under review. Leverage and share feedback with other AML staff, responding to day to day questions as they relate to client review efforts for high, medium & low risk clients.
• Generate required information and data to support periodic Management, Compliance, and Audit reporting.
• Participate in regular update meetings to identify gaps, address risks, and implement process improvements or efficiencies for the team
• Leverage and share stakeholder feedback to enhance quality and client experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in dealing with AML /KYC within Transfer Agency/Shareholder Services/Investor Services
• Experience in a Shareholder Services function i.e. Dealing, Cash, Registration is desirable but not essential.
• Proven track record of high quality written and verbal communication is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Shareholder Services/Transfer Agency lifecycle.