Manager, Investor Services AML

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions.  The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers. 

Position Description:

The Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) team supports business units and compliance professionals across the company and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing a framework that ensures that the division operates to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance. The Manager, Investor Services AML is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day functions within the AML team and for supporting and delivering any key projects or technology developments on the team.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the performance and oversight of AML processes within the team to ensure company and regulatory objectives are achieved while ensuring adherence to applicable policies.
• Act as a primary AML contact for clients, fund MLROs, investors and other key stakeholders.
• Continuous development of AML desk procedures and job aids and ensure alignment with policies and service level agreements.
• Oversee refresh process of existing business, in accordance with agreed cycles.
• Oversee ongoing screening and issue resolution and documentation of results.
• Perform ongoing monitoring of business, including PEP’s and transaction monitoring.
• Assist in the implementation of new business within the AML team including the review of new fund documents.
• Assist the business in coordinating and implementing any regulatory changes that may arise.
• Ensure regular AML management reporting across all funds is produced accurately and timely for submission to Management and Clients/Fund Boards
• Identify emerging risks through regular reviews and assessment of processes and implement effective controls to mitigate exposure.
• Implementation of additional or new AML technology as required to improve the overall AML process environment and client experience.
• Report to senior management on any key AML metrics and operational matters as they arise.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Compliance and Internal Audit to support audits and any continuous monitoring programmes.
• Represent SEI in a professional manner during onsite due diligence visits by clients, Fund MLRO’s and The Regulator
• Train staff on AML procedures, protocols, and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Manage team members through identification of development requirements, ‘on the job’ coaching / mentoring, and training, to enable provision of superior client service.
• Through the appropriate interpersonal skills and methods, be responsible for guiding and positively influencing the actions of individuals and groups toward achieving desired results and promoting a team atmosphere.
• Management of employees to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
• Ensure succession planning process in place and operational within department through identification and development of high potential personnel.
• Champion HR policies and ensure all are applied and maintained.
• Perform all duties assigned to your role under the Company’s Safety Statement, to ensure Health, Safety and Well-being for all employees for whom you have responsibility.
• Cultivation / management of relationships with key team leaders representing a broad range of functions and levels in order to utilise relationship networks to achieve goals.

What you bring to the table:       

• 7 years + within the funds industry - alternative and hedge funds experience would be an advantage but knowledge of other fund products are also relevant
  • of which 4 of these years managing an AML team of 4 or more employees
• Knowledge of compliance and regulation within the Financial Services Industry in Europe
• In-depth knowledge of Irish Anti-Money Laundering requirements
• Very strong risk awareness (preferably EU legislation driving AML regulations)
• Customer service experience
• In depth knowledge of the Microsoft suite of tools
• Project management experience
• PC proficient
• General systems integration and life-cycle experience
• Experience with TA systems such as NTAS applications
• Third Level Qualification

Attributes we value:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to achieve consistently high levels of accuracy and timeliness, and adherence to company procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage own time and time of others to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership for assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent critical thinking skills.
• Team player and collaborator
• Flexible, Adaptable
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills

Benefits you can expect:

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years. Pension Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. On-site Gym with Fitness Classes. Club Supplement. Education Assistance. Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year. Life Assurance. Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

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