Senior KYC Analyst
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading European private equity firm with operations across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced KYC/AML professional looking to take ownership of complex due diligence matters within a private markets environment.
You will work across investors, portfolio companies and other counterparties, combining technical AML/KYC expertise with direct stakeholder interaction and a pragmatic, commercial approach.
Key Responsibilities
KYC, AML & Due Diligence
Independently manage AML/KYC reviews across the investment platform, from onboarding through periodic and event-driven reviews.
Your remit will include:
- CDD and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
- Complex ownership structures and UBO / pseudo-UBO identification
- PEP assessments
- Source of funds and source of wealth
- Sanctions and adverse media screening
- AML/KYC risk assessments and risk classifications
- High-risk relationships and escalations
- Periodic and event-driven reviews
You will prepare well-substantiated risk assessment memoranda and provide practical recommendations on complex or higher-risk relationships.
Investors, Portfolio Companies & Counterparties
- Manage KYC requirements relating to investors, relevant portfolio companies and other counterparties.
- Conduct AML/KYC and sanctions due diligence in connection with investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transactions.
- Liaise directly with investors, counterparties and external service providers to obtain and verify KYC documentation and resolve outstanding matters.
- Handle external KYC requests relating to the investment manager, its funds and related entities, preparing and providing the required information and supporting documentation.
- Work closely with Investment, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk and fund administrators to resolve complex cases and ensure timely completion of KYC processes.
AML/KYC Framework & Regulatory Developments
- Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready AML/KYC documentation.
- Prepare management reporting covering high-risk relationships, outstanding reviews, identified risks and remediation actions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of KYC processes, systems, controls and screening tools.
- Monitor developments across the Dutch and European AML/CFT and sanctions framework, including the Wwft, Dutch sanctions legislation, EU sanctions requirements and the evolving AMLR framework.
- Support regulatory examinations, internal audits and external reviews.
- Contribute to AML/KYC training and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
- Approximately 8-10 years of relevant AML/KYC experience, ideally gained within private equity, venture capital, an AIFM, asset management, financial services or fiduciary/corporate services.
- A degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of the Dutch and European AML/CFT regulatory framework, including Wwft, Dutch sanctions legislation, EU sanctions requirements and AMLR.
- Hands-on experience with CDD, EDD, UBO and pseudo-UBO identification, PEP assessments, sanctions and adverse media screening, source of funds and source of wealth.
- Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, investment vehicles and investor onboarding, including complex multi-jurisdictional structures.
- Proven experience independently managing complex and high-risk KYC cases, including risk assessments and escalations.
- Experience working with AML/KYC systems, screening databases and monitoring tools.
- A pragmatic and commercial mindset, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements to complex situations and develop practical solutions.
- A proactive and independent approach, with the ability to take ownership and drive matters forward.
- Fluency in English. Dutch is an advantage but not required.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
