Senior KYC & AML Due Diligence Analyst – Transactions

DWS Group; Luxemburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS Group in Luxembourg seeks a Senior Client Due Diligence Analyst to lead AML/KYC reviews for Alternative Asset transactions. You will act as SME across Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity and Private Credit, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments while coordinating with AFC and governance bodies.

The role requires strong end-to-end KYC knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to drive process improvements within a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end KYC and client onboarding processes.
• Ability to drive improvements in operational processes and transfer knowledge to colleagues.
• Experience in Financial Services, preferably banking or asset management.
• Exposure to alternative investment management and investment transaction processes (Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity, Private Credit).
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations (AMLR, CSSF, GwG).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• University degree or equivalent.
• CAMS desirable.
• English and German language skills are a plus.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity while ensuring ethical data use.

Responsibilities

• Acting as SME for AML Due Diligence reviews across Alternatives platforms (Real Estate, Infra, Private Equity, Private Credit).
• Conduct AML Due Diligence reviews on new and existing transactions and service providers.
• Verify contracting party information, review AML/KYC documents, perform risk assessments, liaise with AFC, advise on KYC, and approve transactions prior to execution.
• Support KYC framework changes including procedural enhancements and system developments.
• Monitor and report issues, risks and progress in a timely manner.
• Manage escalations and coordinate with second-line control functions.

Skills

KYC knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Industry experience

English language

German language

AI tools

Education

University degree

CAMS certification

Tools

AML/KYC software

Job description

DWS Group in Luxembourg seeks a Senior Client Due Diligence Analyst to lead AML/KYC reviews for Alternative Asset transactions. You will act as SME across Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity and Private Credit, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments while coordinating with AFC and governance bodies.

The role requires strong end-to-end KYC knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to drive process improvements within a dynamic financial services environment.