AML Senior Administrator

At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward-thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance.

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.

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HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation.

Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.

The AML Team is responsible for the oversight and support of the Investor Services Financial Crime prevention activities, in particular Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing and Financial Sanctions compliance (AML-CTF and FS).

As a member of the AML team with a focus on the Name Screening process, a Senior Administrator will conduct daily name screening against Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons lists.  They will also provide assistance in general AML reviews following the completion of daily name screening duties.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Name Screening alert investigation of Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons alerts.
• Assisting in the process of AML file reviews for new investors or periodic refresh of AML documentation and information for existing investors. 
• Assisting in the review of AML letters for new or existing investors.
• Ad hoc assistance in AML project work or remediation work on transitioned clients.
• Rotating with other team members to provide coverage for US based Investor Services team.

Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience

Technical knowledge

• University degree and/or professional/post-graduate qualification required.
• Experience within a compliance/AML role in the financial services industry, ideally within fund administration or fund management.
• Experience of Financial Sanctions, Adverse Media and Politically Exposed Persons name screening.
• Experience of Cayman and US AML regulations would be of benefit.
• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of investor types and legal structures

The successful candidate should:

• Have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Have strong investigative skills.
• Have the ability to show initiative and react quickly to changes in priorities.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy when completing time sensitive tasks.
• Have excellent organisational skills.