Aml Specialist

**AML Specialist.**

**Primary focus of the role**:

- Be the main contact and Subject Matter Expert for all Administration Operations related AML/CFT matters.
- Take day-to-day responsibility for the timely entry and management of purchase orders and invoices into the iProcurement system.
- Support the wider administration operations team with incident and complaint management as directed by the Operations Governance Leader.
- Contribute towards identifying, analysing, documenting and agreeing systems, process and task improvements as required.
- Any other tasks or project work that would reasonably sit within this role.

**Responsibilities**:
**AML/CFT**:

- Oversee the CDD responsibilities which includes identity checks, PEP checks, transaction monitoring, source of wealth and other verification activities.
- In conjunction with the Operations Governance Leader, create and deliver required training to all staff administration staff that have AML responsibilities.
- Promote AML to staff and independent contractors to develop a positive culture resulting in the highest level of compliance.
- Assist in identifying and reporting suspicious transactions and activities.
- Provide reports to management outlining key AML compliance activities.
- Complete annual reporting requirements and participate in independent and regulatory audits.

**iProcurement**:

- Monitor the NZ Invoicing inbox.
- Obtain pre-approval for invoices, where required.
- Set up Purchase Orders for existing vendors.
- Arrange payment of invoices within the agreed timeframe.

**Incident & Complaints Management**:

- Provide support to the administration team in the management of incidents and complaints in the compliance system, perform root cause (RCA) analysis and support incidents through to resolution.
- Identify actions to prevent incident recurrence.
- Help drive improvement in quality across Administration Operations.
- Enhance awareness of the impact of incidents and errors on our customers, clients, and firm.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Experience**:

- 3+ years Financial Services experience.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline preferred.

**Knowledge and skills (general and technical)**:

- Previous AML/CFT experience is not essential but would be an advantage.
- Strong organisation and planning skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis of incidents.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Process improvement focussed.
- Maturity, resilience, and personal integrity.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.

**About Mercer**:
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.