KYC / AML Officer (14 Month FTC)

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About the team:

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been active in Ireland for 20 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 Key Purposes of the Role:

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

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

         Assisting with the annual remediation exercise on existing Client files in line with SGSS periodic review policy;

         Maintaining the data integrity of investor data in the TA System

         Assisting in the oversight of any outsourced tasks such as technical investor account opening, completion of KYI, daily controls, monthly KPI review

         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.

Responsibilities:

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

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

         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 regulatory requirements (to internal and external stakeholders)

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

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

         Manage relationships and provide support to internal stakeholders; Transfer Agency & Compliance departments, Clients

         Performing investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding Clients and escalating findings clearly and concisely for internal review by Compliance & MLRO

PROFILE REQUIRED

         Experience managing KYC/AML processes, including complex entity types

         Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulatory requirements and frameworks

         Good knowledge of European and Irish AML and compliance environments

         Knowledge and understanding of Irish compliance requirements

         Sound awareness of risk and experience applying outcome-focused regulation

         Understanding of Irish and international fund regulatory environments, particularly fund administration

         Working knowledge of traditional and alternative investment fund administration

         Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational/process solutions

         Degree (or equivalent) required

         Fluent English essential; additional languages (particularly French) advantageous

         Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation)

         Very good analytical and problem-solving capability

         Proactive and solution-oriented, with ability to take initiative and ownership

         Strong attention to detail with a conscientious and accurate approach to work

         Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

         Collaborative approach with ability to build effective working relationships across teams

         Ability to partner effectively with the wider Compliance function

         Professional and respectful approach to procedures and internal policies

         Open-minded, adaptable, and team-oriented

The following would be considered a distinct advantage:

         Knowledge of local AML laws, rules and regulatory guidance issued by the Irish regulator

         Experience across broader compliance disciplines (e.g. AML, data privacy/GDPR, risk, audit, legal)

         Knowledge of FATCA and CRS regulations

         Experience in a financial services environment

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like hard work and dedication together with community and respect has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Socit Gnrale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

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