Senior Associate – Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) / KYC | Boston, MA
We’re partnering with a leading global private investment firm (~$200B+ AUM) to hire a Compliance Senior Associate focused on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) and KYC.
This is a high-impact opportunity to work across a global platform, partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Deal Teams to support a sophisticated and evolving compliance framework.
What You’ll Do:
- Support and enhance the firm’s AFC / KYC program across investors, counterparties, and portfolio companies
- Conduct due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments
- Review complex ownership structures to identify ultimate beneficial owners
- Perform sanctions and adverse media screening (OFAC, EU, UK HMT, etc.)
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, and external counsel
- Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, and internal systems
- Escalate high-risk matters and support investigations as needed
What They’re Looking For:
- 2–4 years of AML/KYC or financial crime compliance experience
- Strong knowledge of global AFC/AML regulations (including the Bank Secrecy Act)
- Experience with sanctions frameworks and risk-based KYC/CDD processes
- Ability to analyze risk and navigate complex ownership structures
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS or similar certification is a plus
Why This Role:
- Join a globally respected investment platform with a strong compliance culture
- Gain exposure across multiple asset classes and business lines
- Work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment
- Clear opportunity for growth within a top-tier compliance team
Compensation: $90K – $110K base
If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to Kyle Archer at [email protected]
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