Senior AML Manager
StepStone Group
- Luxembourg
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements in Ireland, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands and the US.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the company.
- Receive internal suspicious activities reports (SARs), investigate and evaluate them for substance and make final decisions on submissions.
- Act as the main point of contact for all AML/CTF-related matters, both internally and externally.
- Manage relationships with the Regulators, law enforcement agencies, and respond to requests for information in a prompt manner.
- Remain current with changes in AML/CTF regulations and legislation, ensuring that the company's policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.
- Monitor and review customer due diligence (CDD), know your customer (KYC), enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes, PEP and Sanctions checks and other AML/CFT checks carried out by other staff within the group.
- Coordinate and assist in internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and reports are prepared in a timely manner.
- Keep senior management informed of AML/CTF-related developments, risks, and issues, providing regular reports.
- Manage a small team of AML professionals.
- Implement systems, processes and technology to deliver an efficient AML framework and structure.
- Engage with business units and external parties to identify technology challenges, inefficiencies and solutions.
- Manage short term projects, quickly analyse requirements, work with minimal supervision and delivering to agreed deadlines.
- In time, be available for proposal to the CBI as a the relevant PCF holder for the AIFM (PCF-52)
- A degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
- At least 8 years' experience working in a similar MLRO/DMLRO or AML compliance role within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of the Irish and EU AML/CTF and a working knowledge of International AML laws and guidance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Familiarity with AML/CTF technology solutions and data visualisation tools.