Head of Kyc Operations

il y a 3 jours


Luxembourg 1825 Temps plein

Job Description

Job Title: Head of KYC Operations

Location: Luxembourg

At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.

Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.

abdrn’s Investments Vector is looking for an experienced Anti

**Responsibilities**:
- Manage (via solid or dotted reporting lines) a global KYC operations team within the 1st line of defence with teams based in UK, Americas, APAC and Luxembourg- Support the Head of Client AML and Governance in the execution of their AFC oversight and execution related activities.- Oversee and manage the Vectors successful completion of CDD/EDD/KYD activities for clients and third parties, including initial and ongoing due diligence activities, escalations, client and product restrictions, exits and record retention;- Draft, and keep updated, relevant Vector Specific AFC operating procedures to facilitate the timely and effective implementation of the Group AFC Policies and Standards;- Act as the first point of contact for all BAU Vector specific AFC policy and standards related queries, where necessary, seeking further clarification on these from Group AFC;- Conduct vector specific gap and impact analysis of revisions to Group AFC Polices and Standards, and to advise, inform and consult with relevant vector senior management on the impact of such revisions;- Identify, draft and progress vector specific waiver and exception requests for consideration by senior management.- Put in place appropriate vector specific quality control measures, to ensure compliant outcomes and addressing any deficiencies or issues identified (e.g. via Audit or AFC Monitoring and Assurance work), to conduct root cause analysis of issues and to put in place mechanisms to address these.- Effectively manage the vector specific review of level 1 alerts for Screening and transaction monitoring;- Establishing and maintain sustainable reporting to assure that the systems and controls in place continue to deliver compliant outcomes;- Ensuring that Investments Vector owned actions, including those required by relevant committees or boards in relation to AFC are completed timely- Provide 1st line of defence Client Group input to internal team members regarding market entry forms, Self-Assessment Questionnaires, business impact assessments.- An anti-financial crime professional with proven experience gained within the financial services sector; strong understanding and experience of the Investments activities within a buyside environment.- Extensive experience of conducting implementing and embedding AFC policies and standards within a first line of defence business environment including the implementation of technology and tools.- Experience of managing projects and people in a complex operating environment across multiple jurisdictions- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills- Experience of financial crime regulatory requirements and knowledge of the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG), the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) and EU/LUX AML Regulations- Experience of working within a global firm would be preferable including exposure to working with operations in Luxembourg, UK and Ireland

An inclusive way of working

Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.

At abrdn we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.
- An inclusive culture

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.


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