Compliance Senior Associate – Anti-Financial Crime (AML/KYC) | Alternative Investment Platform

Compliance Senior Associate – Anti-Financial Crime (AML/KYC)

Boston, MA

A leading global private investment firm is seeking a Compliance Senior Associate to support its Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) / KYC program within a business-facing compliance team.

This role offers direct exposure to investment transactions, counterparties, and investor diligence, partnering closely with Legal, Operations, and deal teams in a highly sophisticated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of KYC / due diligence across investors, counterparties, and portfolio companies
• Analyze complex ownership structures and determine ultimate beneficial ownership
• Conduct sanctions and adverse media screening; assess and escalate risk as needed
• Support ongoing monitoring, investigations, and documentation standards
• Partner cross-functionally on onboarding, transactions, and risk-related matters
• Contribute to AFC/KYC policies, procedures, and broader program enhancements

Ideal Background:

• 2–4 years of experience in AML / KYC / financial crime compliance
• Experience within an investment manager, broker-dealer, financial institution, or top-tier advisory firm
• Strong understanding of risk-based KYC and global sanctions frameworks (e.g., OFAC)
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong communication skills
• CAMS or similar certification is a plus

Why this role:

High-impact, business-facing compliance role with exposure to complex structures, real transactions, and a globally integrated platform.