Responsibilities
- Perform the Front Office role of Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) for onboarding new clients.
- In charge of KYC/AML refresh of files.
- Close monitoring of AML/KYC files and updating them as required.
- Explain and request from clients the required KYC/AML documents.
- Oversight of the entire KYC process.
- Analyze client profiles to determine Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements and prepare and send email requests for KYC/AML documents.
- Monitor the progression of KYC for each client and fund.
- Analyze KYC documents submitted by clients.
- Understand client operational and financial structure charts.
- Verify consistency of tax documents related to funds (FATCA/CRS, MIFID).
- Manage and monitor final KYC/AML approval in close cooperation with validation teams in Paris and India.
- Maintain internal KYC client databases, monitoring suspensive conditions related to client approval.
- Manage and monitor changes to client data (regulatory information, legal name, address, etc.).
- Review and refresh existing clients as requested by GBSU/CLD or local compliance.
- Monitor monthly KPIs sent by GBSU/CLD.
- Collaborate with the Client Services team to coordinate project timelines and share details consistently.
- Improve processes and migrate tasks to more efficient online workflows through lean management principles.
- Assist the Senior KYC Analyst in preparing and completing annual Compass and Business Risk Assessment exercises.
- Attend KYC onboarding and review meetings, providing updates for Irish files as required.
Qualifications / Studies & Experience
- Graduate with a master's degree from a business or engineering school, or a university, with a specialization in compliance.
- Prior experience in AML and KYC is appreciated.
Language Skills
- Fluent in English (B2 C1).
- Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Technical, Operational & Soft Skills
- Strong knowledge of AML regulations, KYC, FATCA & CRS, GDPR, financial services, and the fund industry.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Self starter with the ability to work independently in a team environment and coordinate across teams.
- Excellent teamwork skills; experience working in virtual global teams within a matrix organization.
- Open minded, able to share and transfer knowledge and expertise with team members.
- Solution oriented mindset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
VIE Assignment Details
The VIE in Dublin is to begin as soon as possible; applicants should plan 3 months between application date and the start of the assignment, which will last 24 months. The contract is within Business France's eligibility criteria and is open to candidates under 28 from the European Economic Area.