Our client a leading independent fund, corporate and private client services company is seeking an experienced CDD Manager. The successful candidate will lead the customer due diligence team in identifying and mitigating risks while also finding new and innovative solutions to improve the process.

In return our client offers a competitive package and a supportive working environment where professional and personal development of all employees is encouraged.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the CDD team’s workload and provide support where necessary
• Manage risk exposure by ensuring CDD risk/operational procedures are followed
• Take responsibility for situations where the administration team members or management may require assistance in relation to client relationships and attend meetings with clients and other professional advisers
• Manage the CDD team’s financial performance
• Participate in and contribute to management meetings and implement decisions
• Take an active role in projects within the department to enhance the client delivery and increased efficiently of the business
• To take an active role in recruitment, periodic staff appraisals and manage absence for members of the team based in various jurisdictions
• Carry out any function/activity required by the Management team or Directors from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ideally the post-holder will have completed a professional/relevant qualification to Professional Level (e.g. ICSA)
• Ideally a minimum of 8 years or more relevant CDD on-boarding experience or funds/trust and company administration experience
• As a result of study and experience, possess a comprehensive understanding and technical knowledge of fund/trust structures and a good understanding of local regulatory requirements
• Proven supervisory/management experience
• The ability to effectively manage and motivate staff
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A solution-driven attitude to problems
• Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within corporate policies
• Strong time-management and organisational skills

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Strong commitment to providing an excellent service