Blackstone · 2 months ago
Legal & Compliance – AML Compliance, VP
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expBlackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. The VP will report to the Global Head of AML and will focus on AML processes including KYC onboarding, asset due diligence, and regulatory filings.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Investor onboarding across institutional clients
Build and leverage stakeholder relationships to drive KYC compliance
Responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk clients
Conduct online research for relevant adverse information related to potential money laundering, terrorist finance, fraud, and other financial crimes
Review and disposition of high-risk alerts
Update procedures and desk top guidance related to investor onboarding process
Prepare and review metrics for key processes
Assist with regulatory filings related to 314a, Cayman Islands and Canada
Communicating on an ongoing basis with investment professionals, in-house and external counsel, compliance professionals within Blackstone’s other business units, and various other counterparties
Provide recommendations for the escalation of investigations for SAR filing consideration to the Global Head of AML
Work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Qualification
Required
Working experience with BSA/AML/CIP/KYC/US Patriot Act and OFAC as well as other relevant BSA/AML laws and regulations (UK, EU, Cayman)
8+ years of experience working with AML/KYC/CDD/EDD and sanctions
CAMS or equivalent AML certification
Strong knowledge of Know Your Customer, Customer Identification Program and CDD requirements
Experience with external vendor tools (e.g., Exiger, RDC, LexisNexis, Clear etc.)
Experience with analyzing big data and compiling visualization representation of information
Experience with asset due diligence and counterparty due diligence
Strong sense of urgency and accountability to execute in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment
Strong time and task management skills; effectively manages multiple priorities and raises issues in a timely manner
Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills
Desire to work as part of a collaborative team and willingness to embrace a variety of matters
Preferred
Experience with sanctions compliance is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Discretionary bonuses
Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
Company
Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
1001-5000 employees
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