Senior AML Analyst

Posted 15 May 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationLuxembourg
Job type Permanent
Discipline Legal & Company Secretarial
Reference81763
Contact NameJohn McIver

Job description

Broadgate are working with a global Fund & Corporate services business on a Senior AML Analyst vacancy.

Key responsibilities:

  • Undertake CDD enquiries and collate documentation
  • Ensure accurate and complete CDD records are maintained to cover new business, name changes, transfers of interest and changes in structure
  • Review and assess CDD files to evaluate the inherent AML risk and where appropriate escalate cases to the MLRO as required
  • Provide guidance to Administration teams and key stakeholders to ensure CDD files are prepared accurately, completely and in a timely manner
  • Ensure CDD procedures are carried out in line with AML laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies and procedures
  • Manage and administer the production, review and remediation of reports resulting from the use of the automated screening tool
  • Prepare AML KPI reports as required for the Fund AIFMs
  • Perform periodic reviews of CDD files
  • Ability to deal with external parties (clients/investors/advisors/service providers) to discuss and explain any AML/CFT requirement and request
  • Remain fully up to date with anti-money laundering legislations and guidance with an awareness of developing AML/CFT methodologies and policies where necessary
  • Assist with the training and development of more junior members of the Team

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

  • A Bachelor or Master's degree preferably in Law, Economics, Finance or other relevant subjects or equivalent professional qualification
  • Ability to take ownership and demonstrate initiative, to negotiate, influence, build consensus and successfully navigate within a demanding environment
  • Self-motivated and capable of prioritising and organising workloads as required
  • A good understanding of, and experience with, performing AML/CFT activities within a financial services company, in particular in relation to AML/CTF subjects, Luxembourg alternative investment funds ("AIFs") and corporate services
  • Ideally at least three years' experience in AML/CTF or a compliance role within the financial services sector would represent a strong asset for this position; and Experience and knowledge of Funds would be an advantage
  • Good management skills and proven service delivery skills
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • An analytical approach with good research skills
  • Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
  • A high level of integrity and professionalism
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Fluent in English. French or German could also be an advantage