AML/KYC Quality Control and Testing Specialist

AML/KYC Quality Control and Testing Specialist

Limerick, Ireland

Full time

Posted Today

R160052

Northern Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented AML/KYC Quality Control and Testing Specialist to join the First Line of Defence (1LOD) AML/KYC function. This role is responsible for executing quality control reviews and control testing activities across the KYC Center of Excellence (CoE). The successful candidate will provide independent assurance over AML/KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) activities, helping to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and operational standards. This role supports the ongoing enhancement of the AML/KYC control environment through testing, root cause analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performing risk-based quality control reviews of AML/KYC files, including onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and Enhanced Due Diligence cases.
• Executing testing of AML/KYC controls to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and enterprise policies.
• Evaluating the completeness and accuracy of customer due diligence documentation, risk assessments, screening results, approvals, and audit trails maintained within AML/KYC systems.
• Identifying, documenting, and communicating testing findings, control weaknesses, procedural gaps, and quality issues in a clear and evidence-based manner.
• Supporting root cause analysis activities to identify recurring themes and opportunities to strengthen controls and processes.
• Tracking testing findings and remediation actions through to closure, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation where necessary.
• Contributing to governance reporting, including quality metrics, testing outcomes, trend analysis, key risk indicators (KRIs), and management information.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of testing methodologies, sampling approaches, quality standards, and testing procedures.
• Partnering with KYC Operations, Program Management, and Risk teams to support remediation activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a fair amount of the following skills & experience:

• University degree and/or relevant professional experience.
• Experience in AML/KYC Operations, Quality Assurance, Testing, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and requirements, including Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Experience reviewing complex customer structures, high-risk client files, and financial crime controls.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles, control testing methodologies, and issue management processes.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience producing management reporting and presenting testing outcomes clearly and concisely.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role.

Skills

• Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

• Working with Us

• As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

• APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

• It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

• USA EEO STATEMENT

• It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.