Senior Administrator – AML/KYC

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

To reinforce our first line of defence teams, we are looking for a Senior AML/KYC Administrator.You will be dealing with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing Terrorism matters and will be responsible for maintaining up to date, complete and well-organized client records in the database and hard copy files. If weaknesses are identified in the existing records, you will be responsible for taking action to ensure a satisfactory level of compliance is obtained.You will also be required to identify any potential connections to politically exposed persons and sanctioned persons or groups and take immediate appropriate action as well as reviewing and treating, on a daily basis, the alerts generated by the automatic screening tool.In addition, your role will also be to give advice to and closely support both commercial and legal teams in relation to AML/CFT matters – such tasks may require you to deal directly with external parties.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensure that, in case of onboarding or periodical review, all due diligence requirements are satisfied to meet Luxembourg regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Set up of client profiles into the electronic database and ensure KYC information and documents are accordingly uploaded.
• Provide assistance to commercial and legal teams in dealing with external parties and ensure that proper information and documentation is collected in a timely manner.
• Ensure regular follow-up with the commercial and legal teams is performed in relation to submitted requests.
• Act as intermediary between first and second line of defence.
• Participate to Business Acceptance Meetings alongside Compliance and Board Members.
• Perform reviews of available due diligence for investors and assets related to fund structures and liaise with operational teams, RC and RR.
• Periodic review and analysis of alerts and adverse media.
• Develop and foster strong relations across all internal departments.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, Finance or Law.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience gained in similar roles in a Luxembourg trust company service provider, PFS or credit institution.
• Strong understanding of the AML/KYC-related regulatory framework, its governing principles and risk-based approach.
• An understanding and experience in investor and asset due diligence in a fund environment is an asset and considered as an advantage.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written – proficiency in French would be an asset and any other languages will be considered as an advantage.
• Experience in AML/KYC in corporate restructurings is considered as an advantage.
• Communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness and initiative to learn and improve through additional training and self-learning.
• Past experience with world-check, EYES and viewpoint is an advantage.

The expected salary range for this position is €58,000 – €75,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.