The Role
Owns AML/KYC due diligence, including CDD, EDD, UBO analysis, sanctions and PEP screening, risk assessments, monitoring, remediation, and regulatory reporting. The role also quality-checks Analysts’ work, provides guidance, supports compliance reviews and training, maintains policies and controls, and improves processes through technology and AI tools. It requires collaboration with internal teams and external counterparties while escalating complex financial crime risks.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Associate will play an important role in the day-to-day delivery of Arrow Global’s AML/KYC framework, taking ownership of due diligence activities and acting as a first point of contact for routine KYC and AML queries. The role forms part of the Group Compliance team, which is made up of 6 FTE, and will handle more complex reviews, provide quality assurance and guidance to Analysts, support ongoing monitoring and reporting, and contribute to the continuous improvement of KYC processes, policies and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of inbound Arrow and external counterparty due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for new and existing relationships, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time and in accordance with Arrow’s AML/KYC policies and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse and assess complex ownership and control structures, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO), the business sector of the counterparty, source of funds and source of wealth information, identifying gaps or higher-risk factors and escalating material issues to the Senior AML Manager.
- Conduct and document AML/KYC risk assessments and make clear, evidence-based recommendations on onboarding, periodic and event driven reviews and remediation activity within delegated authority.
- Perform and review sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP) and adverse media screening, investigating and resolving routine alerts and escalating any hits to the appropriate channels or complex findings in line with guidance.
- Support non-platform fund transaction AML due diligence by requesting and reviewing AML/KYC documentation, liaising with counterparties to resolve queries and maintaining complete records.
- Support ongoing portfolio monitoring, including AML/KYC event driven reviews (“EDRs”), screening reviews and maintenance of fund UBO analysis and associated documentation.
- Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day KYC/AML queries from the business and develop strong working relationships with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Tax, Legal, Front Office and relevant external counterparties.
- Supervise and quality check KYC work completed by Analysts, providing constructive feedback, informal guidance and mentoring to support consistent standards and development.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of KYC/AML policies, procedures, controls and monitoring tools, identifying practical opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness, including appropriate use of AI tools.
- Support and, where appropriate, take ownership of compliance monitoring and thematic reviews, including documenting findings and recommendations and following up on agreed actions.
- Assist with regulatory filings, compliance reporting and the preparation of materials for internal governance forums, audits and other internal or external reviews.
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments and support the assessment of their potential impact on the Investment Business and wider Group.
- Support the preparation and delivery of compliance training and awareness activities and assist with wider Group Compliance projects and ad hoc compliance matters as required.
- Promote a strong compliance culture and provide clear, practical guidance while escalating matters that require senior judgement or approval.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience in KYC, AML, financial crime or compliance, ideally within Private Funds, Alternative Investment Management, asset management, banking or financial services.
- Good working knowledge of AML/KYC regulatory frameworks and guidance, including AMLD, FATF and relevant sanctions requirements; exposure to FinCEN and OFAC requirements is desirable.
- Practical experience conducting CDD and EDD, including assessment of complex legal entities, ownership structures, UBOs, source of funds/source of wealth and higher-risk relationships.
- Experience using screening tools for sanctions, PEP and adverse media checks, with the ability to investigate, document and escalate potential matches appropriately.
- Ability to work independently, interpret policies and regulatory requirements and provide clear, practical guidance on routine KYC/AML matters.
- Experience reviewing or quality checking the work of junior colleagues and a willingness to mentor and support Analysts.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, with sound judgement and an understanding of broader financial crime and business risks.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple reviews and deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive approach to process improvement, including appropriate use of technology and AI tools to enhance productivity, reporting, risk identification and cost effectiveness.
- Ability to escalate key issues promptly and communicate concise updates on status, capacity, risks and deadlines.
- Professional AML or compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) desirable but not mandatory.
- European language skills desirable but not mandatory.
About
Great talent comes in many forms, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Whilst a number of our roles do require specific qualifications and experience, and industry knowledge, we also value potential, unique perspectives, and transferable skills. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. We occasionally collaborate with recruitment agencies to fill niche or specialist roles. However, we do not accept agency terms or pay fees for speculative CVs submitted directly to our hiring managers or outside our Applicant Tracking System. If you are a recruitment agency interested in partnering with us for candidate supply, please reach out to [email protected]
Skills Required
- Proven experience in KYC, AML, financial crime, or compliance, ideally in private funds, alternative investment management, asset management, banking, or financial services.
- Working knowledge of AML/KYC regulatory frameworks, including AMLD, FATF, and relevant sanctions requirements.
- Practical experience conducting CDD and EDD, including complex legal entities, ownership structures, UBOs, source of funds, source of wealth, and higher-risk relationships.
- Experience using screening tools for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks, including investigating, documenting, and escalating potential matches.
- Ability to work independently, interpret policies and regulatory requirements, and provide practical KYC/AML guidance.
- Experience reviewing or quality-checking junior colleagues’ work and willingness to mentor Analysts.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, sound judgment, and understanding of financial crime and business risks.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple reviews and deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to build trusted internal and external relationships.
- Proactive approach to process improvement and appropriate use of technology and AI tools.
- Ability to escalate key issues promptly and communicate concise updates on status, capacity, risks, and deadlines.
- Exposure to FinCEN and OFAC requirements.
- Professional AML or compliance qualification, such as ICA or ACAMS.
- European language skills.
Arrow Global Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arrow Global Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Arrow Global Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Company‑funded private medical insurance, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, an annual company‑funded cancer screening, and a healthcare cash plan are part of the core offer. These provisions indicate robust health coverage that extends beyond basic care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Annual leave starts at 25 days with options to buy or sell days, alongside carers, faith/cultural, study, and life‑event leave plus paid volunteering time. These options broaden time‑away flexibility and support different life circumstances.
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Flexible Benefits — A flexible benefits platform offers gym and hotel discounts, cycle‑to‑work, dental insurance, a retail discount card, and a gadget scheme, with some options employee‑funded. Flexibility to tailor add‑ons can increase perceived value across varied needs.
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What We Do
Arrow Global is a leading European vertically integrated alternative asset manager specializing in private credit and real estate. Founded in 2005, it acquires and manages loan and real estate portfolios, delivering risk-adjusted returns for global investors.
