StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $640 billion of total capital allocations, including $143 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program.  With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

StepStone are a global private markets firm providing investment and advisory solutions across Private Debt, Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate.  StepStone in Dublin is an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”), regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”).

StepStone is looking for a Senior Compliance Manager, with responsibility for overseeing and managing StepStone’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) efforts. This is a role within a growing team with strong opportunities for progression. The successful candidate can expect to be seen as a key member of the team, involved in all matters. Internal processes and procedures are continuously evolving to meet regulatory and market expectations, and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to contribute to this growth.

As a global private markets firm, StepStone has AML responsibilities in respect of both its customers (KYC) and its assets (KYA).  The primary objective of this role will be to ensure compliance with relevant regional AML/CTF laws, regulations, and guidelines, while also maintaining effective systems and controls to detect and prevent money laundering. This role will be supported by colleagues in the global compliance team in Dublin and Luxembourg. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements in Ireland, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands and the US.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the company.
• Receive internal suspicious activities reports (SARs), investigate and evaluate them for substance and make final decisions on submissions. 
• Act as the main point of contact for all AML/CTF-related matters, both internally and externally.
• Manage relationships with the Regulators, law enforcement agencies, and respond to requests for information in a prompt manner.
• Remain current with changes in AML/CTF regulations and legislation, ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Monitor and review customer due diligence (CDD), know your customer (KYC), enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes, PEP and Sanctions checks and other AML/CFT checks carried out by other staff within the group.
• Coordinate and assist in internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and reports are prepared in a timely manner.
• Keep senior management informed of AML/CTF-related developments, risks, and issues, providing regular reports.
• Manage a small team of AML professionals.
• Implement systems, processes and technology to deliver an efficient AML framework and structure.
• Engage with business units and external parties to identify technology challenges, inefficiencies and solutions. 
• Manage short term projects, quickly analyse requirements, work with minimal supervision and delivering to agreed deadlines.
• In time, be available for proposal to the CBI as a the relevant PCF holder for the AIFM (PCF-52)

Requirements

• A degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
• At least 8 years’ experience working in a similar MLRO/DMLRO or AML compliance role within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the Irish and EU AML/CTF and a working knowledge of International AML laws and guidance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with AML/CTF technology solutions and data visualisation tools.

About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint.  As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential.  Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.  

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.  

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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