Team Lead - AML Hedge Funds - Global Financial Services Provider

The Senior Team Lead will play a crucial role in supporting the AML Center of Excellence (COE) based in Ireland. This position involves overseeing a team of AML analysts ensuring adherence to international AML regulations and maintaining efficient AML operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities expertise in AML compliance and experience working in a global environment.

Strategic Focus

To meet SLA all the time with agreed quality with counterpart maintain good working relationships with colleagues collaborate with others to achieve the teams goals.

Operational Management

• Ensure all internal and external service levels and regulatory deadlines are met
• Ensure all task procedures are followed by the team. On an ongoing basis ensure all procedures are maintained and that they reflect updates brought about from internal policy or regulation changes
• Support and review business process and system changes ensuring business accuracy around all documentation and impacts to service delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams across geographical locations.
• Support the continued creation of the efficient operating model ensuring India hub is established with appropriate controls
• Respond to enquiries promptly proactively handling issues and striving for the highest levels of customer service

• Maintain staff training and competence standards with regular 11 and team meeting.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and assist other areas of the business as and when required.
• Get trained and regularly perform production activities to manage own skill level.
• Oversee the analysis investigation and reporting of suspicious activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of AML reviews (Assigned to Stage 3) and reports.
• Maintain effective AML policies procedures and controls
• Ensure that AML processes align with the COEs standards and guidelines.

People Leadership

• Supervise and mentor a team of AML analysts.
• To be a mentor to the new joiners or colleagues who need assistance
• Work collaboratively across the firm to achieve the Goals of the team / company
• Motivate the team to ensure talent retention and create positive work culture
• Manage leaves shrinkage and other parameters as per company standard

Compliance & Regulatory:

• Ensure the teams compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.
• Stay informed about global AML regulatory changes and ensure the team is compliant.
• Coordinate with the COE in Ireland to ensure consistent application of AML policies.

Training & Development:

• Develop and deliver training programs for AML analysts.
• Keep training materials uptodate with the latest AML regulations and best practices.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the AML team in India and the COE in Ireland.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across different time zones.
• Participate in regular meetings with the COE to align on goals and updates.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance AML processes and implement improvements.
• Utilize data analytics to drive better decisionmaking and AML effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline AML operations and procedures

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of AML regulations and compliance practices.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in English.
• Experience with AML software and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a global team and manage crossborder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and compliance

AML,Due Diligence,Anti Money Laundering,Hedge Funds