Job Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We are hiring a Associate Director to join our Funds KYC team in Guernsey.

What you'll do

• Lead the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and Periodic Review function within the POI-licensed fund administration section of the IQEQ Guernsey business
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex AML and periodic review matters and maintain and enhance AML frameworks, policies and procedures
• Ensure that the relevant stakeholders, including the 1st line Client Services Teams receive regular and relevant training in respect of the specific AML and Periodic Review processes
• Ensure high quality execution of Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”), Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) and Trigger Event Reviews
• Oversee the execution of client due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and periodic reviews across a diverse fund client base while managing and developing teams in both Guernsey and Manila.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all Guernsey public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML within financial services in Guernsey
• Thorough understanding of the local regulatory environment and relevant laws relating to Fund Services Business with particular emphasis on AML/CFT legislation and regulation. Trust Company Business knowledge would be beneficial.
• Relevant experience managing an AML team.
• Risk aware and demonstrates high levels of integrity, equality and diversity in their approach to work.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines to meet business objectives.

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.