Pensions and Investments Administrator

Contract Type: 12 Months FTC

Job Title: Pensions and Investments Administrator

Location: Dublin. Hybrid mode.

Salary range: 33 000-37 000 base salary, 10% Non-Contributory Pension (matched up to a further 2%), Funded Industry Qualifications, Benefit Allowance, Hybrid working .

We offer salaries within the stated pay range. Typically, new hires start at the lower end of the range, though recognition of relevant experience and prior service may result in a higher starting salary.

Who Are We?

We’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.

Life today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.

About the Role

In this role, you'll provide administrative and operational support to the AML Specialist, helping to ensure Customer Operations teams meet their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations and regulatory requirements.

You will assist with AML reviews, remediation activities, audits, projects and reporting, while also supporting the wider Customer Operations function with administrative activities. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge of financial crime prevention, customer due diligence and regulatory controls within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

AML Review & Project Support

• Support the AML Specialist with AML reviews across Customer Operations teams.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and tracking AML projects, remediation activities and regulatory initiatives.
• Gather, validate and organise information required for customer due diligence reviews.
• Complete initial document and data checks in line with established AML procedures.
• Prepare case files, reports and supporting documentation for AML reviews and audits.
• Maintain records of AML activities, actions, outcomes and management information.
• Support the completion of periodic customer reviews and remediation exercises.
• Track actions arising from AML reviews and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Escalate potential concerns, inconsistencies or unusual findings to the AML Specialist.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of AML guidance, templates and procedures.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency and reduce operational risks.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across multiple teams.

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy analysing information and identifying inconsistencies.
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work.
• Are organised and able to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Feel comfortable working with regulations, procedures and documented processes.
• Can communicate confidently with stakeholders across different teams.
• Are curious, proactive and keen to develop AML and financial crime knowledge.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience within financial services, pensions, investments or regulated environments.
• Exposure to AML, KYC, customer due diligence or compliance activities.
• QFA qualification or working towards a relevant compliance or financial services qualification.
• Experience supporting projects, audits, reviews or remediation activities.

What Success Looks Like

• AML reviews and projects are supported effectively and delivered on time.
• Documentation and records are accurate, complete and audit-ready.
• Actions arising from AML reviews are tracked and completed.
• Customer Operations teams receive timely and professional AML support.
• Regulatory and control requirements are supported through robust administration and reporting.

• Strong working relationships are developed across Customer Operations and Compliance teams.

   

We want to hire the whole version of you.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. 

 If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. 

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.

Find out more about working at Standard Life

• Guide for Candidates: standardlifeplc.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates

• Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.standardlifeplc.com/careers/talk-to-us

We value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone.

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