KYC AML VP

Fund Services. Vice President (KYC/AML)

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Your Role:

• You will ensure the correct application of the various CFS KYC Policies.
• Acting as point of escalation for difficult KYC cases
• Ensuring that an instant overview of complete and incomplete KYC records is maintained
• Unusual/suspicious transactions with the relevant Reporting Office in accordance with procedures and regulations
• Securing that all investor relationships are risk-rated and coordinating the reviews as per established procedure
• Act as a central point and coordinator on the Investor AMLCDD Asiapac team.
• Manage your team of Investor AMLCDD specialists day-to-day including complex query management, case handling where required.
• Keeping informed as to present and future legislation as well as regulatory developments in the Jurisdictions serviced by the Global KYC/AML Team. Processing this information as appropriate (e.g., validate procedures/inform team/identify training areas as a result thereof
• Responsible for staffing management, training and development of staff.
• Manage escalations on a timely basis including liaison with local office and/or clients
• Manage and monitor the timing and quality of deliverables (SLAs).
• Propose and develop department-wide operational improvements in consultation with the other the wider Investor AMLCDD team.
• Interact directly with senior management and clients.
• Understand current client needs/strategies and anticipate future client needs.

About You:

• You have Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management /Accounting/ Finance or Economics.
• You have 8+ years’ experience in a similar role with Private Equity and/or Hedge Funds with exposure to outsourcing.
• You have at least 5+ years’ experience in managing a team
• Excellent knowledge of AML Regulations; Cayman and Singapore expertise preferable.
• You must display an active interest in the financial markets, hedge fund and private equity industry.
• You are highly collaborative, innovative, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• You have strong Customer Relationship skills.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
• Key Competencies:
  • Business, technical and commercial acumen
  • Quality and risk management
  • Decision-making
  • Client relationship management
  • Communication
  • Developing working relationships
  • Leadership
  • Coaching and developing others
  • Organization and resource management
  • Drive for results
  • Adaptability