Consultant Investor AML

Location The position is based in Northern Trust's offices in Limerick Role At Consultant level, the role requires the provision of leadership and guidance to colleagues and Northern Trust partners to support AML compliance services aligned to: AML Legislation/Regulation & Guidance/Best Practice. The Ireland Investor AML Department's processes and procedures. Northern Trust's Compliance, Risk and Audit programs. There is a requirement to hold, build and maintain a strong relationship with the Northern Trust Transfer Agency and Client Services Departments to deliver a robust AML Compliance service to Northern Trust's client and investor base. Principal Responsibilities Takes responsibility for timely and accurate completion by Investor AML Operations of workload allocated including tasks processed through Northern Trust's workflow process. Leads Investor AML Operations' review of investor documentation in adherence with Northern Trust's AML policy and procedures. Works with colleagues and line management in reviewing such investor documentation and efficiently sourcing outstanding investor due diligence documentation (if any) with professionalism of approach and timely escalation of material issues arising. Assists with the more complex problems and critical issues as escalated from within the Investor AML Operations team, as well as those received from other internal and/or related external parties. Ensures that all queries from internal and external parties are dealt with efficiently and professionally. Takes ownership for completion of AML compliance support for clients in conjunction with Northern Trust colleagues and provide regular and meaningful periodic updates to line management and colleagues. Develops and maintain strong working relationships with clients and partners in other Northern Trust departments. Works with line management to ensure that the Investor AML Operations team meets the required audit, risk and compliance standards as determined, from time to time, in accordance with changes in legislation and guidance. Maintains an up to date knowledge of AML regulation and best practice and uses this knowledge to initiate enhancements to Northern Trust's AML processes and procedures. Performs additional work where volume or absence requires such workload to be completed. Skills / Experience Knowledge of day-to-day Transfer Agency operations and the wider funds administration business. Strong organisational and communication skills. Effective risk management. Ability to research and understand complex issues and deliver solutions agreed with line management. Some previous experience in an AML Compliance role. General knowledge of the AML regulatory environment in Ireland. General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications relating to designated areas of responsibility. Accountabilities The successful candidate is required to comply with the AML regulatory regime in which Northern Trust operates as appropriate to the above role. The successful candidate is expected to exercise due care and diligence, and ensure that the responsibilities of the role are organised and controlled within the ambit of regulation, compliance and risk management. The successful candidate is required to observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of such duties. Relationships Internal Key Stakeholders Relationship Managers/CSDMs/Transfer Agency CSMs. Transfer Agency partners. External Key stakeholders Clients (including on occasion Fund Boards). Investors. About Northern Trust For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 16,500 employees globally. We serve the world's most-sophisticated clients - from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands. We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater. Northern Trust proudly cultivates a diverse workforce, to serve our diverse client base. We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company. We encourage applications from the best regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religion. As of December 31, 2017, Northern Trust Corporation had: $139 billion in banking assets $8.1 trillion in assets under custody $10.7 trillion in assets under custody/administration $1.2 trillion in assets under management