Aml & Investor Onboarding Officer

Locations : Melbourne, Australia | HybridGet To Know Us :As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries.
Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.Why You Will Love It Here
Flexibility : Hybrid Work ModelYour Future : Income Protection Insurance & Salary ContinuanceWork / Life Balance : Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leaveYour Wellbeing : Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD InsuranceDiversity & Inclusion : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on DiversityTraining : Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C UniversityExtra Perks : Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
What You Will Get To Do :This is an integral role within the company and the processing team with a focus on Investor onboarding into our client funds.
The role will be required to fully review and determine investors have met all AML / KYC, CRS / FATCA and / or DDO requirements for our Asset Manager or Custodian clients.As an AML Officer and investor onboarding Officer, you'll play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risks by conducting Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) and Transaction Monitoring (TM).
You'll work at the frontline of the bank's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML / CTF) function—ensuring compliance, supporting investigations, and driving continuous improvement.Role Responsibilities :Monitoring and conducting investigations of customers' accounts following AML / KYC, CRS / FACTA and DDO standardsConduct AML / KYC reviews by gathering information from public sources, source tools and customersPerform Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and sanction screening reviewsMonitor customer transactions and identify suspicious behaviourPrepare and report Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs)Identify reportable accounts by determining the tax residency of account holders.Apply due diligence procedures as outlined in Annex I of the FATCA Agreement and CRS rulesMaintain documentation and evidence supporting due diligence outcomes.Prompt escalation of issues / risks identified within specified SLAsFirst point of contact for queries with regards to account set up applications from within the team as well as internal stakeholders.Providing SME support to both onshore and offshore team with regards to account setup queriesRespond to information requests by reviewing and preparing KYC documents for Low, Medium, and High-risk customersManage your own work allocation and meet daily and monthly productivity targetsMaintain accurate and timely updates in metric trackers and workflow systemsCollaborate with teams across risk, compliance, and technologySupport a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellenceAccountabilities :Manage and complete deliverables as per the agreed client SLAsSupport ad-hoc projects and enhancements related to the AML / KYC and CRS / FATCA processes within the department and wider business as requiredAssist with periodic reviews and of procedures and checklists across all clients to ensure current and accurateSkills and Competencies :Strong knowledge on the AML / KYC rules and requirements as per the AUSTRAC AML guidelines is a must.Experience working with various entity types including funds, trusts, and corporate structuresStrong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality and complianceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to meet targets in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentExperience conducting peer quality reviews, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedbackInquisitive mindset with a willingness to investigate, identify issues, and propose solutionsWhat You Will Bring :3+ years of experience in AML / KYC operational due diligence or compliance roles, ideally within financial services or fund services.3+ years' experience specifically with On Boarding of investors in, CRS / FATCA and DDO within unit registry / transfer agencyStrong interpersonal and client engagement skills, with experience influencing stakeholders.Demonstrated capabilities, with a collaborative and proactive approach.Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field.
AML / Compliance certifications are a plus.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation.
It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.Create a job alert for this search
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