Michael Meaney
Belfast,Antrim
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in anti-money laundering and compliance, customer due diligence and onboarding oversight, and enhanced due diligence. Demonstrated proficiency in private equity investment, RAIF and SICAV administration, and investor onboarding. Adept at fund launch and regulatory compliance, capital call management and distribution, advanced Excel and data management. Proven track record in project and stakeholder management with a strong understanding of FinTech, startups, regulatory frameworks, as well as legal documentation drafting and reviewing. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success within the financial sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fund Operations Senior Associate
Titanbay Ireland
Dublin
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Led IS Team, managed fund structure onboarding and compliance
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of investor suitability according to MiFID II requirements
- Managed KYC and AML framework in private equity operations
- Interfaced with investors, crafted legal documents, liaised with senior management
- Onboarded and subscribed over 50 fund compartments for more than 500 investors
- Worked closely with MLRO, Head of Compliance and Operations to support organisational objectives
- Managed investor notifications during LPA changes and prepared and reviewed side letter agreements
- Provided expert guidance on AML and operational risk-related escalations to ensure compliance
- Developed and maintained partnerships with top-performing distributors to maximise assets under management growth
- Served as contact for RC and Fund Admin escalation before HR risk onboarding
- Led KYC refresh and remediation initiatives in project management
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members.
Senior Quality Assurance Associate
Fintru/Morgan Stanley
Belfast
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Led end-to-end KYC remediation efforts for major Tier 1 investment bank
- Developed high-quality KYC profiles aligning with compliance and audit requirements
- Served as liaison for high-risk records, mentoring new team members
- Facilitated workshops on quality control and resolved compliance issues
- Led QC efforts for AML record refresh initiatives
- Performed gap analysis and risk assessments to maintain quality conditions.
Senior AML/KYC Analyst
Citigroup
Belfast
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted due diligence on clients across EMEA, NAM, LATAM, and APAC
- Conducted quality assessments, managed concurrent projects, engaged with clients
- Conducted daily calls with senior management and key stakeholders
- Conducted due diligence on high-risk clients including PEPs and SPFs
- Acted as team’s subject matter expert and compliance escalation contact
- Streamlined KYC processes for improved efficiency and risk management.
- Conducted screening of clients to identify sanction, PEP and adverse media risks.
- Interpreted and analysed KYC data to accurately risk assess existing clients.
AML/KYC Analyst - Remediation
PwC
Belfast
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed client adoption procedures while ensuring compliance through periodic KYC assessments
- Ensured adherence to AML guidelines, PEP monitoring, and sanctions screening requirements
- Assessed AML risks and escalated identified concerns to relevant stakeholders
- Conducted detailed reviews of intricate EDD ownership structures
- Conducted end-to-end review of KYC records.
- Collaborated effectively with internal teams to expedite KYC verification process.
- Completed required periodic client reviews, managing workload efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
Caseworker
NI Civil Service – Child Maintenance Service
Belfast
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Evaluated child maintenance payment responsibilities for clients in adherence to statutory guidelines
- Managed enforcement actions while coordinating sustainable maintenance agreements for operational effectiveness
- Reviewed income evidence and collaborated with government departments on compliance matters
- Conducted affordability assessments tailored to client needs
- Reviewed and interpreted official policies to determine application to operations and best course of action.
- Completed administration tasks to maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Rights Law & Criminal Justice
Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast 09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - International Politics
University of Ulster
09.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
- Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance
- Customer Due Diligence and Onboarding Oversight
- Enhanced Due Diligence Expertise
- Private Equity Investment
- RAIF and SICAV Administration
- Trade Life Cycle Management
- Fund Launch and Regulatory Compliance
- Capital Call Management and Distribution
- Advanced Excel and Data Management
- Project and Stakeholder Management
- FinTech and Startup Knowledge
- Regulatory Framework Knowledge
- Legal documentation drafting and reviewing
Timeline
Fund Operations Senior Associate
Titanbay Ireland
06.2021 - 01.2025
Senior Quality Assurance Associate
Fintru/Morgan Stanley
04.2020 - 06.2021
Senior AML/KYC Analyst
Citigroup
02.2018 - 02.2020
AML/KYC Analyst - Remediation
PwC
03.2017 - 02.2018
Caseworker
NI Civil Service – Child Maintenance Service
09.2015 - 03.2017
Master’s Degree - Human Rights Law & Criminal Justice
Queen’s University Belfast
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - International Politics
University of Ulster
09.2010 - 06.2013
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