As the Funds & AML Services Take-On Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing compliance and risk management duties, with a specific focus on client onboarding and due diligence processes. You will work closely with our Compliance and Risk Management teams to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory compliance risks, and to ensure that our regulatory obligations are fulfilled. If you are passionate about compliance, risk management, and client onboarding and you strive to ensure that regulatory obligations are met to the highest standards, this role could be perfect for you About the role This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of compliance across the Firm and ensuring that regulatory compliance risks related to client on-boarding and client due diligence (CDD) are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively. You will build and lead a new dedicated Fund & AMLSP Services Take on Team. You will recruit and manage team members as the Fund Administration business develops primarily focussed on client and investor on-boarding and periodic review processes through conducting financial crime risk reviews (KYC360 On-board, EDD, Worldcheck or other applications adopted by Mourant)Collaborate with other teams across the organisation to ensure streamlined processes and effective communication, and provide guidance on AML/CFT, ABC, reputational risk, and CDD matters as required. Act as a point of escalation for internal inquiries, and manage team responses on substantive matters related to client onboarding.Assist with the configuration and maintenance of KYC On-board, EIDV application, and any other onboarding application, as well as collaborate with the Fund Administration business team to develop and implement efficient procedures for CDD and associated activities. You will identify and process any substantive improvements to enhance risk management in relevant policies and procedures and in conjunction with regional Risk and Compliance Managers, ensure processes reflect appropriate local regulatory requirements.Manage team specific controls, including maintaining and reporting on higher risk areas of business including, but is not limited to, PEPs, high risk entities and eligible introducers (Cayman) in ViewPoint or PCS. Collaborate with Fund Administration business and R&C to create real-time dashboards and reports. Maintain risk management records and comply with core controls and policies.Collaborate with the Client Compliance Services team members, other Risk and Compliance team members and stakeholders of the Firm, as appropriate on risk management initiatives involving CDD.As the Funds & AML Services Take-On Manager, you will have the opportunity to build from the ground up, motivate, and lead a team that embodies our values and best practices. You will be instrumental in enhancing our onboarding processes, training new team members, and adapting to the evolving needs of our growing team.About you - essential requirements Significant knowledge of corporate, fiduciary and funds services, including complex structures, in Jersey and/or Guernsey, Cayman and UK. Knowledge of Luxembourg fund administration business is beneficial.Extensive knowledge of AML regulations for regulated fiduciary and funds services including Jersey, Guernsey, Cayman and UK. Knowledge of Luxembourg AML regulations for fund services business is beneficial.Good IT skills in connection with Power Point and Excel, Word and Outlook and ability to learn and use multiple client administration and on-boarding systems. Ability to learn and fully understand multiple and complex procedures across jurisdictional regulatory requirements and different client systems.Process-oriented mind-set to assist development of configurable client systems to support regulatory requirements, reporting and process efficiency. Ability to organise and present data in a coherent manner while working efficiently with a high volume of information that require a time-sensitive response.Ability to develop and continuously improve team procedures focusing on optimal use of automated and manual controls. Outstanding organisational, analytical and time prioritisation skills. Proven ability to influence key stakeholder decision making and ability to explain complex information in simple terms.Collaboration is key in this role, as you will be interacting with teams across different jurisdictions to ensure a seamless onboarding process for our clients.About Mourant We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices. We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected. We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people in a team-spirited environment, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. If you would like to join an award winning and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email recruitmentmourant.com.