MLRO

ABOUT IQ-EQ 

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.                                            

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join IQ-EQ Fund Management (Ireland) Limited as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and sitting within the Compliance function, you will be responsible for leading the MLRO function for IQ-EQ and acting as MLRO for UCITS and AIF clients. You will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and managing money laundering risk in a manner proportionate to the nature, scale, and complexity of the business and its clients.

What you will do

• You will manage the day-to-day operation of the MLRO function, ensuring effective oversight of AML risk across IQ-EQ and its UCITS and AIF client base
• You will develop, maintain, and enhance AML policies, procedures, and risk assessment frameworks in line with regulatory requirements and best practice
• You will provide expert advice to senior management and the Board on AML matters, including risk exposure, emerging threats, and regulatory expectations
• You will prepare and present regular AML reports to Boards and relevant governance committees
• You will oversee AML compliance monitoring, client due diligence, and the identification and remediation of AML vulnerabilities
• You will liaise with regulators, external stakeholders, and internal teams, while monitoring regulatory change and ensuring timely and effective implementation

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all Ireland public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements

• You will hold a relevant third-level degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline
• You will have at least 5 years’ experience in an Irish AML role, ideally within a fund management company or fund administrator
• You will demonstrate deep technical knowledge of Irish and EU AML legislation and regulatory expectations
• You will have strong AML risk assessment capabilities and the confidence to make sound, well-reasoned decisions
• You will possess excellent analytical, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• You will bring strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and articulate complex AML issues clearly at senior level

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.