Boston - Senior Associate - Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) ...

TITLE: Compliance Senior Associate - Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) / Know Your Customer (KYC)LOCATION: Boston, MA Please note - this position requires buy side financial crime experience. Firm OverviewWith approximately $215 billion of assets under management, the firm is one of the world's leading private investment firms.Compliance DepartmentA strong compliance culture is central to the firm's values. The Compliance Department is comprised of two organizational functions. The first is business advisory compliance, which is generally co-located within the various business units and is the first point of contact for all compliance-related issues and questions that arise in the business. The business advisory compliance team is responsible for providing advice and general compliance guidance as well as drafting line of business specific policies and procedures. The second function is core compliance. The core compliance function provides cross line of business support including: compliance reviews; conflict and risk identification; monitoring and surveillance; personal trading; compliance policies and procedures; and continuing education and training.Position OverviewThe Compliance team is seeking a Senior Associate to join our team to focus on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. This role will support the firm's global compliance framework by coordinating due diligence and ongoing monitoring of investors, counterparties, and transactions, ensuring adherence to applicable AFC/KYC regulatory requirements and internal policies.This position will sit within the business advisory compliance team of the firm's Compliance Department, reporting into the team led by the Head of Compliance, Investor Relations/Broker-Dealer. The position will be responsible for some or all the following responsibilities:Help with the design and implementation of the firm's AFC and KYC program, with a specific focus on counterparties, portfolio companies, and investmentsAssist in maintaining and updating AFC/KYC policies and proceduresPartner with Legal, Operations, Deal Team and external counsel to facilitate KYC on investors, counterparties, portfolio companies, and other relevant partiesCollaborate with global Compliance and Legal teams on AFC and KYC related mattersReview and analyze complex ownership structures to identify ultimate beneficial ownersProvide guidance to internal stakeholders on KYC requirements and risk considerationsConduct sanctions and adverse media screening and analyze potential matchesHelp manage and maintain systems used across AFC/KYC programSupport ongoing monitoring activitiesEscalate suspicious or high-risk matters appropriately and support internal investigations as neededMonitor applicable regulatory developments and support implementation of new requirementsEnsure related documentation meets regulatory and internal policy requirements and is effectively organized for referenceGeneral Qualifications 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC, anti-financial crime, or financial crime complianceWorking knowledge of global AFC/AML laws and regulations applicable to investment advisers and broker-dealers, including the Bank Secrecy ActStrong understanding of global sanctions frameworks (e.g. OFAC, EU, UK HMT, etc.)Familiarity with risk-based approach to conducting KYC and Customer Due DiligenceAbility to analyze and assess risk and exercise sound judgmentBachelor's degree, preferably with legal studies, finance, or similar business concentration, and with a strong GPARelevant professional certification (e.g., CAMS) a plusDedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership and problem-solving skillsCapacity to handle highly confidential and sensitive informationDetail oriented, conscientious and energetic professional with the ability to think creatively and independentlyExcellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projectsHigh attention to detail, accuracy, and precisionStrong interpersonal skills; capacity to coordinate and interact with internal/external parties across multiple levelsStrong verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of integrity and discretion

Created: 2026-05-09