AML/CFT Officer and Deputy MLRO - Vice President

at  State Street

IFDS Ireland has an opportunity for a detail-orientated professional to join our high performing Compliance team as an AML/CFT Compliance Officer (VP) and Deputy MLRO.
This is a 15 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate has 5 years or more Fund AML/CFT experience and has worked at senior (AVP/VP) level in an AML/CFT or Compliance Team and is experienced at analysing corporate company processes and performing testing to ensure that controls are in place to meet regulatory requirements.
Location: Hybrid including working at IFDS’s Dublin city centre office at Bishops Square, Dublin 2.

Required:

• Extensive Fund AML/CFT expertise and knowledge of Ireland AML/CFT regulations and guidance.
• Knowledge of Luxembourg AML/CFT Requirements would also be beneficial.
• Analytical skills – you are able to review processes with accuracy and identify potential control gaps
• Effective communication skills – you are experienced at presenting and communicating with senior management and clients
• High quality business and report writing skills – you can convey relevant information clearly and accurately

Responsibilities:

• You will perform AML Monitoring and Testing (M&T) reviews of the FLOD AML/CFT team processes to ensure that effective controls are in place to meet AML/CFT regulatory requirements and IFDSI policies and procedures;
• You will review and approve escalated AML/CFT cases e.g. Politically-Exposed persons, Enhanced Due Diligence, potential suspicious transaction and sanction breach cases
• You will draft AML/CFT compliance reporting and escalate AML/CFT matters to the IFDSI Governance Forums and to the IFDSI Board
• You will update and review the AML/CFT Policy and Economic and Financial Sanctions Policy, Account Opening Guidelines and AML/CFT training
• You will draft the Firm’s Business Risk Assessment and Process Risk Assessment for presentation to the IFDSI Senior Managers and Board.
• You will report suspicious transactions to the Gardai (FIU) and Revenue Commissioners

About Us
We are a world leading Transfer Agency that delivers premium service solutions to the world’s largest financial services companies. We have offices in Ireland, Luxembourg and Canada. Our close connection to our 2 shareholders, State Street Corporation and SS&C Technology Inc, ensures our global reach and access to advanced digital software solutions for our clients.
Our culture is underpinned by our IFDS core values of PACE+L (Professional, Accountable, Client-Focus, Excellence and Leadership). Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide a safe space for people to connect. At IFDS, our ERGs are employee-led and fully endorsed by the senior management team ensuring an holistic approach to all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion.

What are some of the benefits of working at IFDS?

• 26 working days holiday plus ‘Birthday Day’ and ‘Disconnect Day’ off.
• Private health insurance
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Bonus and employee share schemes
• Hybrid working practices
• Financial support for relevant external education / training

IFDS is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diversity both in background, as well as skills and experience.
You may not meet all of the requirements outlined in the above job description but we would still like to hear from you. We review all applications and run an annual intern programme

• You will perform AML Monitoring and Testing (M&T) reviews of the FLOD AML/CFT team processes to ensure that effective controls are in place to meet AML/CFT regulatory requirements and IFDSI policies and procedures;
• You will review and approve escalated AML/CFT cases e.g. Politically-Exposed persons, Enhanced Due Diligence, potential suspicious transaction and sanction breach cases
• You will draft AML/CFT compliance reporting and escalate AML/CFT matters to the IFDSI Governance Forums and to the IFDSI Board
• You will update and review the AML/CFT Policy and Economic and Financial Sanctions Policy, Account Opening Guidelines and AML/CFT training
• You will draft the Firm’s Business Risk Assessment and Process Risk Assessment for presentation to the IFDSI Senior Managers and Board.
• You will report suspicious transactions to the Gardai (FIU) and Revenue Commissioner