Compliance Officer – AVP/VP

Overview

• Join a leading compliance team in Midtown Manhattan, contributing to AML/KYC and FATCA/CRS processes.
• Work in a dynamic hybrid environment with in-office collaboration three days a week.
• Be part of a global organization with a presence in major financial hubs worldwide.
• Support private equity, real estate, and infrastructure fund clients with compliance expertise.
• Contribute to a growing team and play a key role in compliance operations.
• Collaborate with client service managers and financial accounting teams to meet compliance needs.
• Opportunity to work on jurisdictional reporting requirements including Cayman and Luxembourg.
• Engage in hands-on compliance activities with manageable workload supported by client teams.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee AML/KYC processes during onboarding and maintain compliance manuals.
• Ensure adherence to new regulations within compliance processes and manuals.
• Manage FATCA/CRS reporting for Cayman clients and submission to DITC portal.
• Collaborate with global offices to strengthen compliance frameworks.
• Address client inquiries on compliance topics such as AML/KYC and regulatory forms.
• Stay updated on laws, rules, and regulations through industry conferences.
• Monitor compliance with US GAAP and internal company procedures.
• Perform additional ad hoc duties or projects as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required; compliance or legal experience preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in compliance or legal within private equity.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC and FATCA/CRS processes in private equity.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively and address client questions.
• Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence.
• Problem-solving skills to manage diverse situations and challenges.
• Preferred certifications such as CAM are advantageous but not mandatory.