Job Descriptions

Summary of Role:

The Financial Crime team sits within the First Line of Defence against money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing. Our purpose is to protect our customers and society from organised crime, terrorism, trafficking, and other criminal activities, through our commitment to the prevention and detection of financial crime.

Our primary focus is to support business areas in managing their financial crime risks and obligations in line with AIB Policy & Standards. We provide practical support and advice on financial crime related issues, directly to business areas and we are responsible for working with them to manage these risks throughout the customer lifecycle.

 Bank AML Team is within Financial Crime Team, it provides Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer Risk Assessment of all Correspondent Banking counterparts & Wholesale Banking relationships for the Bank. This is a first line of defence function dedicated to supporting the Bank in meeting its current and evolving regulatory requirements. This role involves working in a team to ensure delivery of our busy work agenda and is multi-faceted in nature.

 What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for the administration tasks associated with KYC / AML process. This will include mailbox management and assist in co-ordination of work within the team.
• Complete AML Risk Assessment Templates for all new Correspondent Banking relationships (Vostro accounts; Trade Finance & Relationship Management Applications (RMAs)) and Wholesale counterparties. This includes annual Ongoing Due Diligence review process.
• Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with colleagues in Correspondent Banking, Trade Finance, Treasury, AML & Sanctions Unit and wider AIB Group to achieving business objectives.
• Assist in preparation of various month end statistical reporting requirements.
• Continuously look at ways to enhance system workflows and procedures for increased productivity.

 What you will bring

• 1 years’ experience in the banking industry is desired but not mandatory
• 3rd level qualification in a relevant field.
• A willingness to learn the current AML regulation/Directives and wider international standards/guidance in support of AML compliance.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and numerical/analytical skills

 Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose - to back our customers to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too.

We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank. 

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements. More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills

Experience

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