EMEA AML Officer - 11 month Fixed Term Contract

As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!

We have an outstanding benefits package which could include:

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance

Your Team
The first line AML teams primary focus falls on the internal systems and controls put in place to help detect, monitor, and report money laundering activities. Their job is to ensure Invesco is not exposed to criminal risk and does not inadvertently facilitate financial crime. The team are responsible for collecting and analysing documents related to account opening requirements in order to identify control persons and underlying beneficial owners.  

Your Role
Perform the first line AML tasks and responsibilities covering Invesco EMEA funds and products. Key tasks include AML due diligence and screening; Third-party oversight; AML procedure and risk assessment maintenance; AML audits and monitoring; AML projects and MIS reporting.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Identify and manage AML related risks and issues and report and escalate as appropriate. Implement mitigating controls where needed.
• Perform client due diligence as required, including risk assessment, KYC, adverse media, PEP and sanctions screening. Ensure onboarding and ongoing due diligence is completed as required on a risk-based approach. Escalate individual cases as required.
• Perform similar due diligence and oversight on other parties, including funds loans contracts and assets.
• Perform the design, management and oversight of efficient and effective AML processes and controls related to AML in line with the AML policy and regulations. Maintain the update of such processes and procedure documentation according to new requirements, systems and regulation.
• Work closely with the TA Reporting team and prepare accurate monthly MIS reports for internal stakeholders, senior management, Board and other parties as appropriate.
• Build and maintain an industry network and knowledge of standard market practice. Participate in relevant industry forums and committees and collaborate with other AML experts to pre-empt and address common challenges to ensure best practice in our approach.

The Experience You Bring:

• Any experience in relationship management, data processing and admin would be beneficial but not essential
• Naturally inquisitive, have an analytical mind and enjoy solving problems.
• An interest or knowledge of financial crime or money laundering would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to gain commitment through excellent influencing and consultative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent networking and relationship building skills
• Strong client focus
• Strong issue resolution skills with a focus on risk controls
• Strong project management and change management skills

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

Equal Opportunities:
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about.  We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience. 

Recruitment Agencies: 
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.