Job Description
We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 10 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
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At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
We are recruiting for a Client Take-On Administrator to work within our Risk, Compliance & Professional Standards division. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career and gain experience working in a fast moving environment.
The Risk, Compliance & Professional Standards team develops and promotes best practice risk management policies and procedures in line with industry standards and legislative requirements. The team monitors and manages a variety of functions including all new and existing client engagements to ensure that the Firm remains compliant within an ever-evolving environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Operate as part of the Client Take-On team dealing with new and existing client processes and procedures, such as completing Relationship / Conflict Checks, Corporate and Individual KYC Onboarding Checks and ensuring files are processed efficiently and adhering to AML standards.
- Research, assess and document new and existing clients, validating KYC and AML information and documentation collected during the process
- Process and assess global engagements and relationships.
- Evaluate risk levels and evidence conclusions.
- Identify and address issues, and where needed escalate potential issues to Team Leads and Senior Management providing supporting information.
- Work to strict deadlines and meet time-driven targets.
- Mentor and share knowledge with other team members.
The Person:
- 2+ years previous experience working in Corporate and Individual KYC / AML compliance or Client Onboarding
- Focussed, organised, process-oriented, inquisitive and detail driven individual.
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with other team members, senior management, cross-functional teams and third parties.
- Team player while simultaneously able to work independently and take ownership over work when needed.
- Excellent IT and analytical skills with the ability to review information presented in various formats.
- Willing to learn and share knowledge with others.
- Strive to make a significant contribution to the team and Firm.
Life at GT
Reward and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Inclusion and diversity:
Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.
Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.
Recognition:
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
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