Job Details: KYC/AML Officer


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Jervis Street
Dublin 1
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KYC/AML Officer
Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS LINE OR DEPARTMENT

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland
for **Apply on the website** years and is a leading player in
servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles.
We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range
of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs
including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and
special purpose vehicles.

SUMMARY OF THE KEY PURPOSES OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the FPS Head of Operations with strong interactions with
senior management and the Risk & Compliance department, the Investors
KYC / AML Officer is responsible for, amongst other things:

? performing KYC / AML checks on shareholders of the client funds;

? overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with specific focus
on Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations / FATCA and their
implementation within the Transfer Agency perimeter;

? and, implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function
covered.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

? Review of account opening documentation including analytical risk
assessment for new client accounts within agreed time frames

? Pre-Validation of Risk Assessment form on behalf of the business

? Support the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in the
resolution of complex KYC/AML cases

? Liaise with Compliance Officers of clients in case of escalation
(MANCOs)

? Periodically evaluate existing Clients? Risk according to
established policies and procedures and liaise with MANCOs for
validating high-risk client accounts

? Periodical review of KYC/AML records as to completeness, including
verifying that due diligence has been performed and risk assessments
are current and up to date

? Investigating and reporting high-risk clients, including
Politically Exposed Persons, collecting all the necessary
documentation to complete the client file

? Review and respond to KYC/AML related queries across all clients
within agreed time frames

? Run, review and update KYC/AML reports and provide these reports to
Clients and Regulatory Authorities

? Based on guidelines defined by CFT following the regulatory watch
on new directives, laws and regulations related to KYC/AML, define how
to implement those guidelines from an operational point of view

? Provide explanations / training on guidance defined on regulatory
requirements (to internal and external)

? Implement and keep up to date procedures that ensure the team is
compliant with all KYC/AML and Financial Crimes prevention policies

? Contribute on and prepare/discuss AML reviews as required by
Compliance and by the business

? Providing effective support for employees of the Transfer Agent and
Compliance

PROFILE REQUIRED

COMPETENCIES

EXPERT COMPETENCIES

Very good knowledge in the following fields would constitute a
definite asset for this role:

? Local anti-money laundering laws, rules and regulations, in
particular circulars and laws issued by Irish Regulator

? Compliance, AML and data privacy experience or other related
experience, e.g. legal, risk management, audit, GDPR etc.

? General regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them
into operational/process requirements

? ISAE **Apply on the website**/SSAE**Apply on the website**/Long
Form Report and other Audit experience (internal/external)

? FATCA and CRS regulations

CORE COMPETENCIES

? Experience of managing KYC/AML aspects

? Excellent command of English. Any other language especially French
would be an asset

? Good knowledge of the European and Irish / AML

? Proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative and
assume responsibility

? Knowledge of Multifunds TA software would be an asset

? Strong communication skills - oral, written and presentation

? Very good analytic skills

? Goal and solution oriented behavior

? Strong organization skills and quality focused

? Ability to work under pressure

? Conscientious and accurate working attitude

? To be respectful towards procedures and internal policies

? Team player mentality along with a detail-oriented, proactive
approach to work

? Open-minded and capable of building productive working
relationships

? Ability to work in partnership with the larger Compliance group

? Can do attitude and willingness to progress

WORK EXPERIENCE

? Previous experience in a financial service environment is an
advantage.

? KYC and AML knowledge

? Knowledge and understanding of Irish Compliance

? A sound working knowledge and understanding of traditional and
alternative investment fund administration.

? A full appreciation of the Irish and non-Irish fund regulatory
environment - especially in relation to the regulations applying to
fund administration.

EDUCATION

Degree required ? preferred finance.

LANGUAGES

? Fluent English essential; knowledge of French language an advantage

Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS LINE OR DEPARTMENT

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland
for **Apply on the website** years and is a leading player in
servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles.
We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range
of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs
including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and
special purpose vehicles.

SUMMARY OF THE KEY PURPOSES OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the FPS Head of Operations with strong interactions with
senior management and the Risk & Compliance department, the Investors
KYC / AML Officer is responsible for, amongst other things:

? performing KYC / AML checks on shareholders of the client funds;

? overseeing the legal and regulatory environment with specific focus
on Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations / FATCA and their
implementation within the Transfer Agency perimeter;

? and, implementing and maintaining robust processes for the function
covered.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

? Review of account opening documentation including analytical risk
assessment for new client accounts within agreed time frames

? Pre-Validation of Risk Assessment form on behalf of the business

? Support the Registration, Compliance and Risk team in the
resolution of complex KYC/AML cases

? Liaise with Compliance Officers of clients in case of escalation
(MANCOs)

? Periodically evaluate existing Clients? Risk according to
established policies and procedures and liaise with MANCOs for
validating high-risk client accounts

? Periodical review of KYC/AML records as to completeness, including
verifying that due diligence has been performed and risk assessments
are current and up to date

? Investigating and reporting high-risk clients, including
Politically Exposed Persons, collecting all the necessary
documentation to complete the client file

? Review and respond to KYC/AML related queries across all clients
within agreed time frames

? Run, review and update KYC/AML reports and provide these reports to
Clients and Regulatory Authorities

? Based on guidelines defined by CFT following the regulatory watch
on new directives, laws and regulations related to KYC/AML, define how
to implement those guidelines from an operational point of view

? Provide explanations / training on guidance defined on regulatory
requirements (to internal and external)

? Implement and keep up to date procedures that ensure the team is
compliant with all KYC/AML and Financial Crimes prevention policies

? Contribute on and prepare/discuss AML reviews as required by
Compliance and by the business

? Providing effective support for employees of the Transfer Agent and
Compliance

PROFILE REQUIRED

COMPETENCIES

EXPERT COMPETENCIES

Very good knowledge in the following fields would constitute a
definite asset for this role:

? Local anti-money laundering laws, rules and regulations, in
particular circulars and laws issued by Irish Regulator

? Compliance, AML and data privacy experience or other related
experience, e.g. legal, risk management, audit, GDPR etc.

? General regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them
into operational/process requirements

? ISAE **Apply on the website**/SSAE**Apply on the website**/Long
Form Report and other Audit experience (internal/external)

? FATCA and CRS regulations

CORE COMPETENCIES

? Experience of managing KYC/AML aspects

? Excellent command of English. Any other language especially French
would be an asset

? Good knowledge of the European and Irish / AML

? Proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative and
assume responsibility

? Knowledge of Multifunds TA software would be an asset

? Strong communication skills - oral, written and presentation

? Very good analytic skills

? Goal and solution oriented behavior

? Strong organization skills and quality focused

? Ability to work under pressure

? Conscientious and accurate working attitude

? To be respectful towards procedures and internal policies

? Team player mentality along with a detail-oriented, proactive
approach to work

? Open-minded and capable of building productive working
relationships

? Ability to work in partnership with the larger Compliance group

? Can do attitude and willingness to progress

WORK EXPERIENCE

? Previous experience in a financial service environment is an
advantage.

? KYC and AML knowledge

? Knowledge and understanding of Irish Compliance

? A sound working knowledge and understanding of traditional and
alternative investment fund administration.

? A full appreciation of the Irish and non-Irish fund regulatory
environment - especially in relation to the regulations applying to
fund administration.

EDUCATION

Degree required ? preferred finance.

LANGUAGES

? Fluent English essential; knowledge of French language an advantage



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