AML Specialist - SEI Investments Europe Ltd.
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  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
At SEI we value our employees and believe in driving growth through change. Part of building brave futures is making a concerted effort to develop and challenge our employees to achieve their goals through internal job mobility.

Join our growing team at SEI and take the next step in your career. We are looking for an AML Specialist, responsible for the AML Operations pertaining to our UK and Offshore business.

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital-whether that’s money, time, or talent-so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2025, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.6 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.

What you will do:
*Act as the First Line of Defence within AML Operations
*Analyse client and customer data to complete AML processes
*Responsible for the running of the AML Operations pertaining to both the UK and Offshore business in Guernsey
*Act as oversight and query management for the Internal Audit and Fin Crime teams
Responsibilities: *Transaction monitoring. Monitor and clear Transaction alerts daily, ensuring management are aware of any outstanding alerts and close of business
*Conduct analysis of results within our screening system to refine parameters, and minimize false positives
*Gathering and analysing direct client, and customer information to complete the AML process.
*Verifying the identity of clients using prescribed documentation and processes
*Communicating with direct clients to obtain missing documentation or data
*Updating and maintaining the risk register in the company’s database
*Conducting risk assessments on new direct clients, and periodic assessments on existing clients using the Client Risk Assessment tool
*Review Customer Due Diligence information
*Be the point of contact for all internal audit and regulatory enquiries
*Coordinate and assist in the update of policies and procedures on a periodic basis
*Complete Enhanced Due Diligence reviews on high risk direct clients/customers
*Conduct ongoing monitoring of high-risk direct clients/customers and reporting any changes in risk levels, ensuring updates to risk registers
*Support the account opening AML screening process for all of SEI’s businesses
*Preparation of Management information reports
*Participation in Risk Meetings with Senior Management
*Participate in the identification of technical development requirements and supporting the implementation of such enhancements
*Carry out monthly reliance testing on direct clients/customers
*Review and maintain the Risk and Control Self-Assessment for the AML Operations department
*Review and maintain all procedures related to AML Operations
*Aid the Supervisor in the day to day running of the team, ensuring the team responds to queries, keeping to deadlines set and escalating as appropriate
Other: *Keep Current - (market conditions, regulation, SEI products and services, etc) and maintain ongoing and effective communication and alignment of these with client business practices.
Best Practice: *Adhere to all relevant FCA requirements and compliance.
What we need from you: *Experience working in AML/Compliance roles in the financial services industry
*Possess the International Compliance Association (ICA) AML qualification
*Strong organizational and analytical skills
*Strong communication skills to actively engage with senior Management, Compliance and Fin Crime
*Deep technical understanding of the AML regulations and the procedures related to the 1st line of defense responsibilities
*Strong Supervisory and organizational skills evidence in prior roles within the financial services industry
*Demonstrate effective and professional written and verbal communication skills for a business work environment
*Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
*Ability to prioritize in a high volume environment.
*Must be a team player with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
*Knowledge of Excel and Word for Windows.
What we would like from you: *Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://
SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)-for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...

After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (’SIEL’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any
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