AML Specialist – 12‑Month Contract (Hybrid) – Dublin

About the role

We are recruiting four AML Specialists to join the Enterprise Onboarding AML Team of a leading global financial services institution. The 12‑month contract role is based in Dublin and works in a hybrid model (four days onsite) supporting investor onboarding, sanctions screening and client due diligence across an international platform.

Key responsibilities

• Support new investor onboarding and review onboarding documentation.
• Complete first‑level account setup and perform account checks.
• Conduct daily sanctions screening and screen new accounts for adverse media, PEPs and other financial‑crime indicators.
• Review and validate KYC, ownership and supporting documentation.
• Progress a high volume of onboarding and business cases to completion.
• Identify missing information or potential AML/KYC concerns and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Prepare AML/KYC reports and maintain accurate client records.
• Work across multiple systems and databases to research and validate investor information.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers and international stakeholders to resolve queries and keep cases moving.
• Support ongoing and periodic client reviews.

Required profile

• Previous experience in AML, KYC, investor onboarding, client due diligence or financial services.
• Experience working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience with sanctions screening, adverse media and account reviews.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in escalating issues.
• Ability to work across multiple systems and manage competing priorities.

Required skills

• LexisNexis for screening and due diligence.
• QSS or ChoicePoint.