Senior Analyst- AML Officer

at  StepStone Group

StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $640 billion of total capital allocations, including $143 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program. With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.
StepStone Group is a global private markets firm providing investment and advisory solutions across Private Debt, Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate. StepStone in Dublin is an Alternative Investment Fund Manager ("AIFM"), regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI").
StepStone is looking for a driven, detail-focused, and analytically minded Anti-Money Laundering Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be well versed in the international laws, guidance, and best practices in anti-money laundering techniques.
As a global private markets firm, StepStone has AML responsibilities in respect of both its customers (KYC) and its assets (KYA). The primary objective of this role will be to support the AML Manager in ensuring compliance with relevant regional AML/CTF laws, regulations, and guidelines, while also maintaining effective systems and controls to detect and prevent money laundering. This role will be supported by colleagues in the global compliance team in Dublin and Luxembourg.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or above.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within an anti-money laundering role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-money laundering laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to report and present findings.
• Adept with using software to analyse and gather data.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure to specific deadlines

ABOUT US

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.

• Implement, and maintain the company’s AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements in Ireland and Luxembourg.
• Identify, assess, and advise on the internal control environment to manage AML/CTF compliance risks.
• Managing AML/CTF requirements of both domestic and international operations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the company.
• Remain current with changes in AML/CTF regulations and legislation, ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Day-to-day operation of compliance with the relevant policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
• Support the Head of AML/MLRO to implement and manage the compliance plan and framework to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Perform on-going monitoring and testing of AML/CTF activities.
• Perform due diligence on site reviews of outsourced service providers, as required as part of the wider business AML/CTF outsourcing framework.