Senior Associate - Client AML Services - AML Services

Senior Associate - Client AML Services

Role Location:Malta

Department:ClientAML Team

Employment Type:Full-time

The Role & Key Responsibilities: 

Apex Fund Services (Malta) Limited is looking for a senior officer to jointhe MaltaOffice in the role ofSenior Associate -ClientAMLServices.

TheSenior Associatewill be responsibleto:

• Adhere to the relevant AML/KYC standards applied by Apex onitscustomers while all regulatory, compliance, risk management and due diligence controls of Apex are respected;

• Be the contact person forclients during thebusiness relationshipand managethe AML teamwith regard to the ongoing monitoringprocess;

• Take ownership of rather complex cases and / or analyses, consulting with senior management andMLROwhere necessary;

• Diligentlyreviewclientdue diligencein line with the applicable procedures and in a timely manner;

• On a monthly basis,collate the relevant information for internal reporting purposes, such as KPI’s/KRI’s;

• Review and monitor on a daily basis anyviolationsraised onthe client screening system and escalate as necessary to senior members;

• Assist the MLRO in the preparation ofBRA’s and REQ’s;

• Assistwithinternal audits/compliance monitoring plan,as required;

• Liaise with management on any AML/KYC issues and manage appropriately;

• Manage the day to day of theClientongoing monitoringteam.

Skills Required:

Candidatesshould:

• Be in possession of a University Degree (MQF Level 6)and, ideally having a qualificationin Prevention of Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorist Financing or related subjects coupled with a sound knowledge of EU AML Directives and related international standards;

• Have aminimum of2years' experience as a specialist in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combatting Terrorist Financing (CFT), preference will be given to candidates with experience within the Fund industry;

• Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines whilst keeping an eye on detail;

• Strongproblem-solvingskills;

• An ability to develop effective working relationships with different stakeholders;

• Enthusiasm, with a positive and proactive approach to work;

• possess good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;

• possess good organisational skills and be capable of working in ateam;

• Have excellent analytical and time management skills.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business,

• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to workingdirectlywith senior management.

Additional information:

We are anequal opportunityemployer andensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender,gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.