Senior KYC Analyst

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading European private equity firm with operations across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced KYC/AML professional looking to take ownership of complex due diligence matters within a private markets environment.

You will work across investors, portfolio companies and other counterparties, combining technical AML/KYC expertise with direct stakeholder interaction and a pragmatic, commercial approach.

Key Responsibilities

KYC, AML & Due Diligence

Independently manage AML/KYC reviews across the investment platform, from onboarding through periodic and event-driven reviews.

Your remit will include:

• CDD and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
• Complex ownership structures and UBO / pseudo-UBO identification
• PEP assessments
• Source of funds and source of wealth
• Sanctions and adverse media screening
• AML/KYC risk assessments and risk classifications
• High-risk relationships and escalations
• Periodic and event-driven reviews

You will prepare well-substantiated risk assessment memoranda and provide practical recommendations on complex or higher-risk relationships.

Investors, Portfolio Companies & Counterparties

• Manage KYC requirements relating to investors, relevant portfolio companies and other counterparties.
• Conduct AML/KYC and sanctions due diligence in connection with investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transactions.
• Liaise directly with investors, counterparties and external service providers to obtain and verify KYC documentation and resolve outstanding matters.
• Handle external KYC requests relating to the investment manager, its funds and related entities, preparing and providing the required information and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Investment, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk and fund administrators to resolve complex cases and ensure timely completion of KYC processes.

AML/KYC Framework & Regulatory Developments

• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready AML/KYC documentation.
• Prepare management reporting covering high-risk relationships, outstanding reviews, identified risks and remediation actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of KYC processes, systems, controls and screening tools.
• Monitor developments across the Dutch and European AML/CFT and sanctions framework, including the Wwft, Dutch sanctions legislation, EU sanctions requirements and the evolving AMLR framework.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits and external reviews.
• Contribute to AML/KYC training and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 8-10 years of relevant AML/KYC experience, ideally gained within private equity, venture capital, an AIFM, asset management, financial services or fiduciary/corporate services.
• A degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Dutch and European AML/CFT regulatory framework, including Wwft, Dutch sanctions legislation, EU sanctions requirements and AMLR.
• Hands-on experience with CDD, EDD, UBO and pseudo-UBO identification, PEP assessments, sanctions and adverse media screening, source of funds and source of wealth.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, investment vehicles and investor onboarding, including complex multi-jurisdictional structures.
• Proven experience independently managing complex and high-risk KYC cases, including risk assessments and escalations.
• Experience working with AML/KYC systems, screening databases and monitoring tools.
• A pragmatic and commercial mindset, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements to complex situations and develop practical solutions.
• A proactive and independent approach, with the ability to take ownership and drive matters forward.
• Fluency in English. Dutch is an advantage but not required.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.