AML Investor Services Associate/Senior Associate

Designation / Title:    Associate/Senior Associate

                                                                                                                      

Business Unit:                         Waystone Technology Solutions Private Limited

Department:                             Investor Services

Reporting To:                          Team Leader

Customers:                 

Manages People:                       No        

Job Level:                                  Associate

 

All WAYSTONE employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies as outlined below. The role Associate – Investor Services has unique requirements and duties; however, these responsibilities are to be executed within the organization’s framework of core values. WAYSTONE expects all employees to be high performing, self-motivated, learners and leaders.    

Summary :   This role is for Mutual Fund, Hedge Fund & Private Equity Industry which includes functions like Subscription, Redemption, AML, Payment, Reporting, Capital Call, Distribution Call etc. The incumbent needs to understand the laws of the region supported and perform day-to-day work in accordance with procedure set for an activity. The role needs to work in rotational shift and there would be shifts starting at 1.30 PM.                

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dynamic team and to develop their knowledge and skills base to enjoy a career in AML/Investor Services in the Funds industry.

·        Accurately process and / or review investor information with specific reference to AML

·        Independently liaise in a timely and professional manner with the Investor Servies/Dealing Team, AML Team Leads to complete the client review process

·        Carry out AML reviews, reviews of Incorporation and KYC documents, financial Sanction & PEP screenings and independent research on new/onboarding and existing investors

·        Review of investor accounts of varying degrees of complexity to ensure the relevant Customer Due Diligence requirements are met

·        Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of AML regulation and best practice and uses this knowledge to promote enhancements to Waystone’s AML processes and procedures

·        Maintain checklists/procedures in relation to the AML process

·        Ensure all internal and external service levels and regulatory deadlines are met

·        Ensure Quality targets are met

·        Provide money movement notification to the client(s) and prepare wire instructions for money movement for fund investor activity

·        Serve as client operational contact for AML and maintain good relationship with clients.

·        Query, problem and error resolution on a timely basis

·        Strictly adhere to established departmental procedures and controls

·        Work on Projects / Ad-hoc tasks as required

·        Demonstrate team player qualities within Investor Services

·        Contact investors for whom there are outstanding AML / Tax requirements

Human skills and abilities

·        Strong analytical and investigative skills.

·        Attention to detail and accuracy.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Fund industry

·        Willingness to work in Rotational Shifts & any department within Investor Services & AML team

·        Demonstrate team player qualities within Investor Services

Governance & Risk

·        To assist with query handling, quality error analysis, identify root cause and help with solutions to close the gaps.

·        Provide periodic reports to Manager on team performance

           

Education:

·        A Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Business Or Finance Or Banking related discipline from a reputed College/University.

Experience:

·        1-3 years of experience in AML or similar role.

Work timings : Shift starting at 1.30 PM

Confirmation

          

I certify that this job description is a true representation of my role and duties. I confirm my understanding that it is my responsibility to update this job description whenever my duties change and ensure that the updated version is uploaded to the Waystone HRIS system upon approval by my manager and the People team.

Dated this _____________________

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Employee                                                         Manager