Blackstone

Legal & Compliance - AML, AVP

London, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong educational background, preferably with a university degree or equivalent experience, and 4 to 6 years of experience in the financial crime compliance field within financial services, particularly asset management. Solid technical expertise across key financial crime issues, including AML, CTF, sanctions, ABC, and anti-tax evasion, is required. The ability to support stakeholder engagement, constructively challenge stakeholders, and demonstrate project management skills is essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The AVP will serve as a point of escalation for financial crime matters, provide expert advice to business units, and support the global investor onboarding process, including high-risk reviews. Responsibilities include performing Know Your Counterparty and Asset reviews for EMEA transactions, assisting with investor re-identification, and assessing escalations related to negative news, PEP, or sanctions alerts. The role involves contributing to policy development, reviewing and escalating risk alerts, preparing management information for governance committees, and supporting financial crime testing and regulatory requests.

Skills

AML
CTF
Sanctions
ABC
Anti-tax evasion
Financial Crime Compliance
KYC
Due Diligence
Risk Assessment

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$18,081.8MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.
Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.
Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.
The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.
Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.
The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.
Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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