Supervisor, 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.

What you’ll do:

• Review of documentation linked to new account opening and account maintenance specific to established AML requirements; 

• Quality checking physical and soft copy investor files; 

• Perform research if needed to understand investor type, company structures, etc.

• Investigate and solve potential issues;

• Review, approve and provide sign off on the status of AML for investor accounts;

• Train, coach and mentor new employees, develop and motivate staff;

• Provide input and feedback to Manager regarding employees’ ongoing performance / development / performance appraisals;

• Work with Manager to ensure employees adhere to company policies and procedures;

• Maintain a good working relationship with external clients as well as with internal relationship managers and other business units within SEI;

• Perform quality control checks and approval on client correspondence;

• Share AML expertise with clients and colleagues, and act as a reference point for complex queries;

• Coordinate with GFSL Anti-Money Laundering Officer to ensure its satisfaction with regulatory obligations;

• Sign off on client reporting of outstanding AML documentation and ensure the accurate and timely delivery to clients;

• Identification and escalation of high risk items to AML Manager within required deadlines where necessary;

• Review audit samples and liaise with auditors and Risk Management;

• Awareness of broader departmental deliverables (e.g. Investor Services) and ensuring that team prioritise deliverables accordingly; 

• Development and implementation of quarterly plans to ensure that team goals and objectives are met;

• Adhoc tasks / Project work as required;

• Carry out all duties assigned to your role under the Company’s Safety Statement, to ensure Health, Safety and Wellbeing for all employees for whom you have responsibility.0

What you bring to the table:

• 5 years AML experience, preferably with Alternatives/ Hedge Fund experience;

• 2+ years in a supervisory and/or coaching/mentoring function;

• Experience of compliance and regulation within the Financial Services Industry in Europe;

• Very strong risk awareness (preferably EU legislation driving AML regulations);

• In-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering requirements;

• Project management experience preferable;

• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential;

• Fluency in foreign language an advantage (both written and verbal); 

• Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law;

• P.C. proficient, particularly Excel and Word;

Attributes we value:

• Self-starter with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines;

• Strong organizational and administrative skills;

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines;

• Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities;

• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem solving skills;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;

• Detail-oriented;

• Team player;

• Flexible/Adaptable;

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 and 1:1 PT Sessions. Club Supplement. Education Assistance. Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year. Life Assurance & Group Income Protection. Employee Share Participation Scheme.

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

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.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

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