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Avantia Law · 3 weeks ago

TKYC Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

Avantia Law is an AI-first legal and compliance services provider for asset managers and institutional investors. The Transaction KYC Analyst will conduct Know Your Customer analysis and reviews, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations while supporting complex private equity transactions.

LegalLegal Tech

Responsibilities

Working closely with the clients' legal & compliance department and/or investment teams to understand transaction structures

Liaising with the clients and relevant counterparties to request key materials and information by email or teleconference

Reviewing ownership and control structure to identify counterparties, including fund structures, SPVs, partnerships, trusts, and other complex entities common in asset management

Upon obtaining satisfactory information and materials, carrying out KYC risk analysis with a focus on money laundering, bribery and corruption, financial crime and reputational risk

Collaborating with client's Legal and Compliance teams to ensure their deals are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies

Conducting legal and factual research, drafting and updating know-how materials, and assisting with other business development and practice management tasks

Qualification

KYC analysisLegal complianceRegulatory complianceDocument draftingAnalytical abilityKYC tools experienceAttention to detailPassion for complianceLegal researchBusiness developmentPractice managementFund structuresProfessional certificationsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Relevant experience, including working in the legal, compliance and/or risk management sector as an intern, part-time employee or full-time employee

Knowledge of legal administration, document drafting, legal compliance and regulatory compliance

High level of attention to detail and analytical ability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Passionate about building a career in the legal and compliance sector

Degree in law, diploma in paralegal studies or a related subject area

Professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent are a plus

Preferred

Past work experience within a law firm, legal services provider, business intelligence provider, or in the legal or compliance department of a financial institution or asset manager

Experience with KYC tools and screening platforms (e.g., World-Check, Dow Jones or similar)

Familiarity with private and public investments, including different fund structures and use of offshore jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, Luxembourg)

Knowledge of Transactional Compliance