AML / KYC Senior Analyst

An exciting opportunity to join Cambridge Associates as an AML/KYC Senior Analyst within the Client Information Management (CIM) team in Global Portfolio Services (GPS). GPS serves as CA's middle office, providing centralized expertise and support in all areas of client and portfolio implementation management as well as investment platform strategy and oversight. GPS supports institutions and wealth owners through every stage of the client lifecycle and serves as a bridge between our investment teams and our execution, data, and reporting colleagues.

The CIM team is responsible for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and controls at Cambridge Associates. CIM conducts AML/KYC reviews at onboarding and at regular intervals throughout the lifecycle of a client to ensure that data and supporting documentation is complete and current and meets all necessary regulatory and business requirements. In addition, CIM serves as a resource and escalation point, interfacing with various operational teams and management as well as external clients, fund managers, administrators, and service providers to proactively support ongoing AML/KYC needs.

This role requires a combination of willingness and ability to take a hands-on approach to driving the implementation of the firm's AML/KYC efforts, and as a member of CIM, the AML/KYC Senior Analyst will be essential to leading CA's efforts to undertake robust and efficient AML/KYC processes and controls

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Client (KYC) reviews at onboarding as well as ongoing refresh reviews, based on regulatory and business needs, following CA policies and procedure, to include the tracking of all AML/KYC reviews and requests.


• Compiling AML/KYC packages of client data for various entity types, often with complex ownership structures, to support the CA Transaction Services team and discretionary clients.


• Ensuring detailed and accurate audit trails are maintained in all cases starting from the initial AML/KYC review through to sign-off on a client.


Additional Opportunities for Growth

• Assisting with the implementation and enhancement of current processes and controls supporting the collection and maintenance of client data and documentation in support of AML/KYC requirements within multiple jurisdictions.


• Collaborating with CA Compliance to ensure new and evolving regulatory requirements, across various jurisdictions and affecting client and AML requirements, are effectively implemented within CA's operating environment.


• Serving as an internal subject matter expert and escalation point for our Investment Operations and Onboarding Teams, using judgement to assess risks and advise on client documentation requirements.


• Leveraging skills and experience to provide AML/KYC training and knowledge sharing with more junior CIM team members as well as other groups within Cambridge Associates.


• Proactively coordinating operational and technical enhancements related to client data whilst supporting key business processes including onboarding and transaction processing.


• Additional duties, as necessary to meet businesses requirements, from time to time.
  
  Demonstratable experience in performing reviews and providing sign-off on AML/KYC documentation on entities from the UK, EU, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Caribbean to meet FCA regulatory requirements and or to meet the regulatory requirements of fund managers, administrators, and other financial services providers, located in jurisdictions outside of the UK, predominantly in the EU, Caribbean, Asia Pacific, and USA, to meet onboarding requirements for fund subscriptions.


• ACAMS CKYCA Certification or equivalent preferred.


• An understanding of legal entity structure types, across multiple jurisdictions, as well knowledge of the documentation requirements associated with each entity type and jurisdiction, for purposes of AML/KYC.


• Strong interpersonal, organisational, communication, and analytical skills.


• Ability to work with a singular focus or on several projects simultaneously, both independently and collaboratively. Excellent attention to detail.


• Experience and success in working effectively across all levels of an organisation.


• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.


• A decisive individual with analytical skills who is energetic, and results driven.


• Ability to use judgement to come to decisions but also a keen awareness of when issues should be escalated for best results.


• Flexible and able to adapt to new situations, processes, and technology.


• Client onboarding experience, particularly in the alternative asset space (private equity, hedge funds, etc.) within various jurisdictions, as well as a familiarity with CRM tools and software is helpful.
  
  Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.


We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.

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OUR PEOPLE

Cambridge Associates believes we do our best when you do your best.

At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.

But enough about us. Tell us about YOU

Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?

Are you eager to work for an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility?

Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?

Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?

Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundational in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?, Employees of Cambridge Associates Ltd or an affiliated firm, are prohibited from employment or other association with any company, organization, business, or other entity that is involved in any way with the securities or financial services industry except for those entities that are directly affiliated with Cambridge Associates Ltd.

Employees are prohibited from acting as a Trustee or Director of, or accepting a similar position of responsibility with, any entity that is a client of or directly affiliated with a client of Cambridge Associates, Ltd or any of its affiliated companies without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd.

Employees are prohibited from serving on the investment or finance committee of any company or organization with investable funds, or likely to develop investable funds, without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd.

Are you seeking a competitive salary a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?