ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alter Domus (“AD”) is seeking a Compliance Officer to assist and support the Company’s financial crime processes and other compliance initiatives. You will report directly to the UK Head of Compliance and play a key role in ensuring the UK remains compliant with regulations, legislation and the Company’s policies. You will work closely with all business units, as well as external parties from time to time. You may be required to support other compliance teams across EMEA, as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Complete various tasks and testing assigned under the Compliance Monitoring Plan for the UK and other Alter Domus offices across Europe as required.

· Perform administrative tasks in relation to key financial crime and compliance processes such as, KYC, risk assessments and screening.

· Perform spot checks and analysis of KYC completed by the 1st line operations teams to ensure accuracy, timely completion and validity.

· Support the Senior Compliance officer in any other 2nd line compliance oversight activities as required such as following up outstanding documentation, monitoring KPIs,

· Utilise AD’s third-party systems to conduct negative news, OFAC, and PEP checks on client accounts, escalating higher risk items as necessary.

· Apply a risk-based approach in reviewing customer and transaction information to determine areas of risk to AD.

· Maintain accurate, organised, and current compliance records of customer accounts.

PROFILE

· Previous KYC experience (at least 1 to 2 years)

· Good understanding of UK/European Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing legislation.

· Knowledge of the UK’s regulatory landscape and rules set by the FCA (desired but not essential)

· Outstanding organisation skills

· Strong attention to detail a must.

· Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

· Ability to identify areas of risk and identify items requiring internal escalation.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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