AML Specialist

The SEI Luxembourg Anti-Money Laundering (“SEI Lux AML”) team is seeking a Specialist. The AML team supports business units and compliance professionals across the company, for outsourced tasks and services and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing a framework that ensures that the division operates to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance.

What you will do:

• Review fund documentation and assess the key risks associated with the different strategies and operational models of funds and investors as required by internal procedures
• Work directly with management companies and institutional and professional investors to identify, understand and assess the relevant corporate and tax structure (including cross border entity structuring and revenue transfers and tax optimization methodologies)
• Design and produce analysis and reporting leveraging structured data files to support the identification of risk trends and valuable visual summaries for management and clients
• Review fund and investor documentation at account opening and on-going, to assess risk specific to AML requirements and established procedures
• Perform quality checks on investor files, support quality checks on delegated tasks.
• Identify and escalate high risk items to AML Manager, within required deadlines, where necessary
• Attend calls and meetings with external clients and their representatives (auditors, due diligence, onboarding reviews), as well as internal relationship managers and other functional teams and business units within SEI
• Contribute to the design of operational procedures and products and services and participate in discussions to improve quality of deliverables and  regulatory compliance
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings
• Contribute to ad hoc projects/tasks, as needed/assigned

What we need from you:

• Up to 5 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry (preferably in the investment fund industry and its regulatory framework). Exposure to AML and Luxembourg fund regulations is an advantage but not essential.
• Good with structured data management, visual analytics and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with Macros, VB, SQL or PowerBI, is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines to meet strict deadlines, prioritizing work and maximizing efficiencies to manage time
• Proactively contribute to the design of operating processes and associate them including the use of user defined and vendor technology and reporting
• Proficient in English language, with strong verbal and written communication skills

What we would like from you:

• Third level qualification, preferably in Finance, Business or Law
• Good knowledge of data management and excel coding
• Project management experience, including strong organizational and administrative skills
• Initiative and ownership of assigned deliverables and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem solving skills
• Flexible/adaptable, detail-oriented team player
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.  Please see our website for more information.  https://www.seic.com/

Unit Overview:

SEI Investments - S.A. (“SEI Lux”) is a specialized PSF, under the supervision of the CSSF, providing administrative and transfer agency services to Luxembourg investment funds. SEI Lux is part of SEI group, which is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. SEI’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people-focused organization, which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

About SEI® & SEI Lux:

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to help drive growth, make confident decisions, and protect futures. As of June 30, 2023, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.

SEI Investments - S.A. (“SEI Lux”) is SEI’s Luxembourg-based European subsidiary, a specialized PSF, authorised and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) (B257752), providing administrative and transfer agency services to Luxembourg investment funds.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more:

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

We are a technology and asset management company, delivering on our promise of building brave futuresSM—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

Note:

This position will require a successful background check, including employment verification, education verification and criminal history review, once an offer has been extended and accepted.