AML Specialist

Market Regulation AML Specialist

‍Job Purpose

The ICE Futures Europe (IFEU) Market Regulation department is responsible for overseeing compliance with its rules that are designed to protect market participants and the integrity of IFEU markets.

This Specialist role will provide operational and administrative support across the department. You will be predominantly supporting the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team in undertaking risk assessments of Exchange and Clearing House Members. Beyond this, the Specialist will be expected to support the broader department in undertaking various market surveillance, MiFID reporting and membership related tasks.

Responsibilities

Research and analyse AML/KYC due diligence information on entities with different legal structures and in various jurisdictions
Assess counterparty files that require standard/enhanced due diligence or have associated political exposed persons (PEPs), adverse information, sanctions and any other risk factors
Prepare and present reports and correspondence
Lead in the production of management information and trend reports using data visualisation tools
Review and analysis of alerts generated from internal systems in accordance with procedure, escalating to management as appropriate
Conduct compliance investigations to identify potentially suspicious activities, using critical thinking to assess and determine the validity of transactions
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Assist with membership, surveillance and regulatory reporting related tasks
Ad-hoc project work

Knowledge And Experience

8 + years’ experience in a KYC/AML role
Educated to degree level in Risk, Economics, Finance, Law or related discipline. Industry related professional KYC/CDD qualification desirable
Strong IT literacy (Advanced user of Excel, Word, Tableau, PowerBI, SQL and other data analysis tools)
Data visualization: able to produce interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau etc
Good understanding of financial markets and financial services regulation desirable
Exposure to commodity markets or financial trading environment background is preferred
Experience of interacting directly with AML Compliance teams in Europe and North America
Good understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies, including regulations, industry best practice and developing trends
Excellent communication skills in English and must possess strong report writing skills including the ability to apply independent thought and analysis
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task under pressure in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Strong team player who is also able to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated experience in supporting process improvement and optimization initiatives.

Schedule

This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week.