AML Executive

September 16, 2024

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities

Dublin

OTHER & FULL TIME

Job Description

Role Summary:

The successful candidate will join the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team within our Client Services Division. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the integrity and compliance of AML documentation for Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland's client base. This position involves close collaboration with our second-line Financial Crime team and is ideal for individuals who are passionate about advancing their career within the AML/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) function.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role and environment
In-depth knowledge of AML/Due Diligence requirements, including relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will possess:

The ability to perform well under pressure and maintain high standards when managing tight deadlines and high workloads.
Experience working in large-scale organisations.
Expertise of PEP/Sanctions screening, Transaction Monitoring, Negative News Screening plus Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
The ability to consistently meet strict service level agreements.
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the capability to manage and resolve issues independently.
Effective time management skills.
Familiarity of industry systems (e.g. Pershing, DCI, Softco, DDIQ) is advantageous, though the ability to quickly learn new systems is essential.
QFA or similar qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Oversee the operational implementation of the firm's AML policies across all accounts, including transaction monitoring, 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 Manager, 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.