Sr. AML Controls Officer

About the role

With over $ 2.45 trillion of assets under management, Invesco is one of the world's leading global investment management firms, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Spreading across 20 countries and with over 8400 dedicated employees, we are driven by trust and care. As one of the world's leading asset managers, we are solely dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. If you're looking for challenging work, thoughtful colleagues, and a global employer with social values, explore your potential at Invesco. Your Role Designing, managing and overseeing efficient and effective systems and controls related to AML (which includes through this document PEP and sanction screening), ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and related regulations always. Managing end to end Client lifecycle/KYC operations with proven knowledge on the CDD concepts and the regulations/requirements of CDD/EDD. Perform AML remediation exercises where necessary Oversee and support the identification, mitigation and management AML related risks; reporting and escalation of such risks as needed; mitigating AML improvements identified by internal and external auditors as well as compliance monitoring. Overseeing third parties handling outsourced AML activities for Invesco in APAC; implementing, managing and overseeing controls to ensure adequate AML quality and adherence to Key Performance Indicators. Perform oversight of appointed distributors and intermediaries Support and oversee completion of Business as usual (BAU) activities including ongoing transaction monitoring, management of Enhanced Due Diligence, High risk and PEP clients. Closely working with Compliance / MLROs across APAC on BAU and new AML requirements and assessing and communicating implications on and application to Invesco to staff and management. Ensuring delivery of appropriate AML related MI and reports to internal stakeholders and external authorities as appropriate. Support any internal audits, Compliance Monitoring and other reviews as required. Assist with complex anti-money laundering matters and complex client cases. Ensure all activities are in line with Invesco's Conduct principles. Updating the regulatory or operational processes, policies and documentation considering new regulation, general Invesco projects and continuous improvement activities. Lead and own the projects and continuous improvement initiatives to implement change Manage and support any internal audits, Compliance Monitoring and other reviews as required. Taking ownership of complex anti-money laundering matters and complex client cases, and providing advice and direction to the AML staff (where relevant), working with regional compliance and Distribution teams Formal Education : (minimum requirement to perform job duties) Education to the degree level, or equivalent qualifications, Masters degree a plus Knowledge AML Expertise Comprehensive understanding on what a great AML process looks like and how to manage this Good understanding of general asset management and oversight processes and linkage of AML to other functions Cognizant of and conversant with AML Legislation Good understanding of outsourcing AML/KYC oversight requirements

Requirements

• Relevant experience of AML related responsibilities for at least 5 to 8 years within the Financial Services industry, preferably in asset management, ideally from an audit or consultancy perspective
• Proven organizational skills and ability to working in teams.
• Proven ability to operate at a strategic level and with detail as appropriate
• Experience of managing significant regulatory change in both a BAU and project environment, as well as evidence of relationship management required.
• Skills/Competencies/Attributes -
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, as well as with internal and external stakeholders including regulators.
• Ability to gain commitment through excellent influencing and consultative skills.
• 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-
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to prioritize workloads.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Self-motivation
• Attention to detail
• Why Invesco
• In Invesco, we do meaningful work to create impact for our stakeholders. We believe our culture i

Additional Information

As one of the world's leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. 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, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco. Job Description

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