Junior Associate

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry._
- Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide._
- With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. _Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence._

**Summary**:The Junior Associate within the Waystone Compliance Solutions Services function will be responsible for the delivery of corporate services to a diverse portfolio of external clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone self-motivated, meticulous, detailed-oriented, proactive, able to multi-task and think quickly on their feet. Junior Associate to work closely with Waystone Compliance solutions team and leadership team to provide excellent client services and deliver work within the timelines assigned to the specific task. The minimum expectation of the role is as set out below:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Supporting the client delivery team, as and when, required.
- Strong attention to details and keen on delivering quality work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written & verbal).
- Relationship Management - Provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
- A team player, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
- Analytical skills - collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions under mínimal supervision.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments.
- Assisting with AML screening of customers and conducting risk assessments in a timely manner.
- Providing day-to-day support to clients and colleagues in executing AML and other compliance related matters for clients.
- Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements.
- Attending and contributing to internal meetings.
- Assisting in promoting the firm at various industry and promotional events or producing certain publications.
- Keeping abreast of relevant laws and regulations.
- Commitment to continued learning, remaining well-informed regarding internal standards, and business goals/knowledge sharing.
- Responsible for maintaining timesheets daily and are expected to meet certain targets on a weekly basis, as set by management.
- Responsible for maintaining, keeping up-to-date, and accurate client files.
- Take responsibility for overall servicing, maintenance and development of client relationships, taking on a portfolio of clients with complex structures, as required.
- Able/willing to take on additional duties as and when required.
- Assists colleagues when capacity permits and notifies manager with availability.
- Assists when other members of team are out of the office with monitoring inboxes and processing work.
- Actively participate in team projects as instructed by manager.
- Ensure the database concerning your assigned engagements contains accurate information on all tabs and that information is consistently updated as appropriate.
- Assist in drafting and sending proposals and Letters of Engagement to potential clients.
- Follow current Waystone policies and procedures as set out in the Employee Handbook and/or develop additional policies as needed for jurisdiction specific.

**REQUIREMENTS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Experience**:

- The Associate preferably has a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a role with AML responsibilities or has a good knowledge of AML requirements and international best practices.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).

Education
- Minimum ‘A’ Levels or equivalent