AML Executive

Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland is part of leading global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Cantor Fitzgerald has offices and trading desks in all major financial service centres throughout the world. We specialise in equities, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Fixed Income and Currencies. Cantor Fitzgerald’s affiliate businesses include: BGC Partners, Inc. (BGC), Newmark (NMRK), and GFI Group (GFI). Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland provides a full suite of investment services, primarily wealth management, fund management, debt capital markets and corporate finance.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an AML Executive to work with our team in Dublin.

Role Summary:

The primary responsibility of the role will be to maintain the integrity of AML documentation for Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland’s client base. This role works closely with our second line Financial Crime team and would suit someone who is passionate about progressing within the AML/CTF function.

Under The Central Bank of Ireland’s (CBI) Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) established under The Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (IAF Act), as an expected Control Function holder, you have a Duty of Responsibility under the CBI Common Conduct Standards. These standards include:

• acting with honesty and integrity, 

• acting with due skill, care and diligence, 

• co-operating in good faith and without delay with the Central Bank of Ireland 

• acting in the best interest of customers and treating them fairly and professionally

• operating in compliance with standards of market conduct and trading venue rules

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.
• Undertake additional ad hoc tasks and project work as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience and 1 years in a similar role and environment. 

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

Please note that under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity Standards, this role is a Control Function 2 (CF2) role - Ensuring, controlling, or monitoring compliance by a regulated financial service provider with its relevant obligations.