Senior Administrator – Risk & Compliance

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

To act as a senior member of the AML Officer Services team, with a primary focus on delivering a robust and independent AML Officer service across relevant fund structures. This includes providing effective AML/CFT/FS oversight, supporting compliance with applicable regulatory obligations, and enhancing governance frameworks through informed challenge, oversight of appointed Fund Administrators, and identification of deficiencies or areas for improvement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Supporting the delivery of AML Officer services to fund clients in line with applicable AML/CFT/FS regulatory obligations and internal service standards.
• Assisting with the oversight of fund AML/CFT frameworks, with consideration to the nature, scale and complexity of the fund’s activities and structure.
• Supporting the review and assessment of AML/CFT governance arrangements to help ensure they remain appropriate, effective and aligned with regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Contributing to the monitoring of appointed Fund Administrators and other relevant service providers in respect of AML/CFT responsibilities and control effectiveness.
• Assisting in the performance of AML/CFT reviews and audits of client frameworks and relevant service providers, ensuring findings are clearly documented and escalated where appropriate.
• Supporting the maintenance and periodic review of client AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and fit for purpose.
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly AML Officer reports for Boards, including the identification of key risks, control matters, breaches, deficiencies and areas for enhancement.
• Supporting the completion and periodic review of Business Risk Assessments, including the identification and assessment of AML/CFT risks and mitigating controls.
• Assisting with the review and escalation of high-risk and politically exposed person investor matters, ensuring appropriate consideration, documentation and follow-up.
• Maintaining required AML/CFT logs and registers, including high-risk customer logs, PEP logs and suspicious activity reporting records, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assisting with the enhancement of AML/CFT governance frameworks through ongoing monitoring, informed challenge and identification of deficiencies or opportunities for improvement.
• Producing management information, reports and supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborating with colleagues, management and client service teams to support the effective delivery of AML Officer services and consistent application of AML/CFT standards.
• Completing ad hoc AML/CFT, risk and compliance projects as required.
• Adhering to internal policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and AML/CFT legislation at all times.
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal, regulatory and industry developments affecting AML Officer services, fund governance and AML/CFT obligations.
• Promoting awareness of AML/CFT responsibilities and governance requirements on a day-to-day basis.
• Adhering to JTC core values and guiding principles.
• Remaining aware of the obligations relating to the identification and reporting of unusual and suspicious activity.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of AML/CFT risk factors and governance principles.
• Understanding of the role of appointed Fund Administrators within the overall fund structure, particularly in relation to AML/CFT responsibilities, oversight obligations and control effectiveness.
• Hands-on and collaborative approach.
• An ability to work in an organised manner with excellent attention to detail.
• An ability to work towards deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.