Senior AML Executive

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role and environment

• Experience and knowledge  of AML/Due Diligence requirements, including relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• The ability to perform well under pressure and maintain high standards when managing tight deadlines and high workloads.

• Experience working in large-scale organisations.

• Expertise of PEP/Sanctions screening, Transaction Monitoring, Negative News Screening plus Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).

• The ability to consistently meet strict service level agreements.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the capability to manage and resolve issues independently.

• Effective time management skills.

• Familiarity of industry systems (e.g. Pershing, DCI, Softco, DDIQ) is advantageous, though the ability to quickly learn new systems is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operational implementation of the firm's AML policies across all accounts, including transaction monitoring, Daily PEP, Sanction and Adverse Media Screening documentation review, and due diligence processes.
• Manage the daily pre-notification of AML expiry to clients within scope.
• Conduct thorough reviews and validations of all AML documentation received.
• Remediate client accounts and update systems to reflect current AML status.
• Collaborate closely with the Client Onboarding and Client Services teams, providing guidance on evolving AML requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact and subject matter expert for AML metrics and controls across the firm.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding AML/KYC procedures and due diligence, including those related to correspondence issued by the AML team.
• Ensure that processes and procedures within the Client Services Department are updated in line with ongoing regulatory and policy changes from Compliance and Financial Crime teams.
• Adhere to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the Onboarding & AML Team Lead, with daily reporting on progress.
• Proactively identify and assist in the implementation of improvements to operational processes within the team.
• Serve as a experienced point of contact for the team, assisting with training, mentoring team members, and offering ongoing guidance and support. 
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly team reporting including KPIs
• Undertake additional ad hoc tasks and project work as required.
• Provide support to the AML Manager as required

• QFA or similar qualification is desirable.