Junior AML/KYC Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY
The Junior AML/KYC Specialist will be a key member of the Luxembourg KYC team, supporting the platform teams, including Legal and Compliance, with AML/KYC requests relating to platform entities and transactions. The role provides broad exposure to Carlyle’s Luxembourg investment platform and offers an early-career professional the opportunity to develop practical AML/KYC expertise across different investment strategies and structures.
Working under the guidance of more senior team members, the role will support day-to-day due diligence, document collection and review, screening, risk assessments, reporting and first-line controls while progressively developing greater autonomy and responsibility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Description
AML/KYC

• Support KYC onboarding and periodic reviews of counterparties, investors, co-investors, service providers and other business relationships.
• Collect, review and maintain KYC documentation, including corporate documents, ownership structures, identification documents, UBO information, AML letters and tax-related documentation, where applicable.
• Support the identification and verification of beneficial owners (UBOs), including the review of ownership and control structures.
• Perform initial AML/KYC checks and escalate complex issues to the AML/KYC Team Leader or senior team members.
• Conduct screening of entities and individuals for sanctions, PEPs and adverse media, and document the results in the relevant systems.
• Support AML/KYC risk assessments and ensure that relevant information is properly recorded. Perform and document first-line AML/KYC controls in accordance with internal procedures, with appropriate escalation of exceptions or higher-risk matters.
• Follow up on outstanding KYC documentation with internal teams, counterparties and service providers.
• Support the handling of inbound AML/KYC requests from counterparties, and coordinate responses, escalating to senior team members where appropriate.
• Prepare standard AML/KYC documentation and responses, including questionnaires, KYC forms and supporting documentation.
• Identify and escalate missing documentation, screening alerts, inconsistencies and higher-risk matters to the AML/KYC Team Leader or senior team members.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Fund Management and other internal teams on AML/KYC-related matters.
• Ensure activities are performed in accordance with Carlyle’s internal AML/KYC procedures and applicable Luxembourg AML/CFT requirements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date AML/KYC information and documentation in the relevant systems and trackers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of AML/ KYC processes, including the effective use of internal systems, automation tools an standardized documentation.

Regulatory

• Support the AML/KYC team with ad-hoc AML/KYC, compliance and regulatory projects.
• Assist on developing awareness of Luxembourg AML/KYC requirements, internal procedures and relevant market practices.

Administrative

• Support administrative and corporate secretarial activities relating to Luxembourg platform entities, including document preparation, collection, filing and maintenance of corporate records.

Daily QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience

• Approximately 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in AML/KYC, compliance or a related field, ideally within an investment firm, financial services firm, law firm, professional services firm or AML/KYC audit environment.
• Basic understanding of AML/KYC principles and the Luxembourg AML/KYC regulatory framework.
• An understanding of private equity, real assets, and/or credit investment structures and their legal and administrative environment would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; French would be an advantage.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Any other AML/KYC/CFT and Compliance certification is considered as an advantage.

Position-specific Technical Requirements

• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with appropriate guidance.
• Sound judgement and willingness to escalate questions or issues when appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

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