AML Specialist

SEI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Greater London is seeking a professional to evaluate fund documentation and identify associated risks. The role involves working closely with management companies and institutional investors, requiring strong data management and analytical skills, plus up to 5 years of experience in financial services. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Excel and visual analytics tools, with a third level qualification preferred. Enjoy a collaborative work environment focused on career development.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry.
• Good with visual analytics and Excel coding.
• Experience with project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review fund documentation to assess key risks as per internal procedures.
• Identify and assess corporate and tax structures with investors.
• Design data analysis reports for risk trends and summaries.

Skills

Financial Services Industry experience

Structured data management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Third level qualification in Finance, Business or Law

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

What you will do

• Review fund documentation and assess the key risks associated with the different strategies and operational models of funds and investors as required by internal procedures.
• Work directly with management companies and institutional and professional investors to identify, understand and assess the relevant corporate and tax structure (including cross‑border entity structuring and revenue transfers and tax optimization methodologies).
• Design and produce analysis and reporting leveraging structured data files to support the identification of risk trends and valuable visual summaries for management and clients.
• Review fund and investor documentation at account opening and on‑going, to assess risk specific to AML requirements and established procedures.
• Perform quality checks on investor files, support quality checks on delegated tasks.
• Identify and Escalate high risk items to AML Manager, within required deadlines, where necessary.
• Attend calls and meetings with external clients and their representatives (auditors, due diligence, onboarding reviews), as well as internal relationship managers and other functional teams and business units within SEI.
• Contribute to the design of operational procedures and products and services and participate in discussions to improve quality of deliverables and regulatory compliance.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects/tasks, as needed/assigned.

What we need from you

• Up to 5 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry (preferably in the investment fund industry and its regulatory framework). Exposure to AML and Luxembourg fund regulations is an advantage but not essential.
• Good with structured data management, visual analytics and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with Macros, VB, SQL or PowerBI is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines to meet strict deadlines, prioritising work and maximising efficiencies to manage time.
• Proactively contribute to the design of operating processes and associate them including the use of user‑defined and vendor technology and reporting.
• Proficient in English language, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

What we would like from you

• Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law.
• Good knowledge of data management and Excel coding.
• Project management experience, including strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Initiative and ownership of assigned deliverables and responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Positive ‘can‑do’ attitude with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Flexible/adaptable, detail‑oriented team player.
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/

Unit Overview

SEI Investments – S.A. (“SEI Lux”) is a specialised PSF, under the supervision of the CSSF, providing administrative and transfer agency services to Luxembourg investment funds. SEI Lux is part of SEI group, which is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. SEI’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people‑focused organisation, which encourages and recognises 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.

About SEI® & SEI Lux

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra‑high‑net‑worth families to help drive growth, make confident decisions and protect futures. As of 30 June 2023, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.

SEI Investments – S.A. (“SEI Lux”) is SEI’s Luxembourg‑based European subsidiary, a specialised PSF, authorised and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) (B257752), providing administrative and transfer agency services to Luxembourg investment funds.

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Note

This position will require a successful background check, including employment verification, education verification and criminal history review, once an offer has been extended and accepted.

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