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This role will work closely with the AML CCO and other members of the Global AML team to support the maintenance and development of the Global AML program.
Responsibilities:
Review and document Customer Identification Requirements (CIP) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new investors.
Performing asset due diligence reviews on transactions originating across US and EMEA. This will include providing key KYC and AML support for asset transactions including screening counterparties and assessing any high-risk triggers.
Conduct adverse media and sanctions screening for prospective investors and related parties (e.g. directors signatories and beneficial owners) using third party vendor tools and public sources.
Review and draft AML certification letters and complete KYC and sanction questionnaires.
Daily review of high-risk alerts related to adverse media.
Conduct secondary reviews of 314a reports.
Assist in preparing monthly and annual metrics.
Work on ad-hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group are highly motivated intelligent have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
The successful candidate must have:
Undergraduate degree
5 years of relevant work experience
General knowledge and experience in AML/KYC and adverse news screening
Investor on-boarding experience
Strong investigative/analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Manages multiple and competing priorities
Excellent written and oral communication and research skills
Strong work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (pivot tables charts PowerPoint Excel etc.)
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time with or without notice by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$138000 - $200000Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individuals experience skills qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstones sole discretion.
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship status age marital or partnership status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic predisposition veteran or military status status as a victim of domestic violence a sex offense or stalking or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination transfer leave of absence compensation and training. All Blackstone employees including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers are required to abide by this policy.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application please contact Human Resources at (US) 44 (0)(EMEA) or(APAC).
Depending on the position you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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