Compliance Specialist

Ayvens; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Paris is seeking a senior KYC/AML Compliance Specialist to review and validate high-risk files and provide guidance to local compliance teams. You will assess AML/CFT, sanctions and governance matters, act as escalation point to SG, and produce dashboards for management committees, contributing to group-wide governance initiatives.

The role requires a Bac+5 degree and fluency in English and French, with strong knowledge of sanctions frameworks and corporate structures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management.
• Experience in KYC / AML / Compliance or internal audit.
• Experience in international or regulated environments is a strong asset.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Professional proficiency in French (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, anti-corruption and sanctions frameworks.
• Ability to analyze sanctions/PEP screening results and adverse media.
• Solid understanding of complex KYC cases and corporate structures.
• Excellent synthesis and decision-making for senior audiences.
• MS Office proficiency; VBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate high-risk and complex KYC files escalated by Ayvens entities.
• Assess risks related to AML/CFT, corruption, sanctions and reputational exposure.
• Act as a trusted advisor to local Compliance teams.
• Provide guidance on complex due diligence cases, sanctions/PEP hits and corporate structures.
• Ensure alignment with Group standards.
• Serve as a key escalation point to Société Générale.
• Contribute to Group-level governance and decision-making.
• Produce clear reporting and dashboards for management committees.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Audit

English (written and spoken)

French (written and spoken)

MS Office

VBA

Sanctions/PEP analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Law/Finance/Audit/Risk Management

Tools

MS Office

VBA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review and validate high-risk and complex KYC files escalated by Ayvens entities
• Assess risks related to AML/CFT, corruption, international sanctions, ESG and reputational exposure
• Act as a trusted advisor to local Compliance teams
• Provide guidance on complex due diligence cases, sanctions/PEP hits and corporate structures
• Ensure alignment with Group standards
• Serve as a key escalation point to Société Générale
• Contribute to Group-level governance and decision-making
• Produce clear reporting and dashboards for management committees
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management
• Initial or confirmed experience in KYC / AML / Compliance or internal audit
• Experience within an international or regulated environment is a strong asset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Professional proficiency in French (written and spoken) required
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, anti-corruption and international sanctions frameworks
• Ability to analyze sanctions/PEP screening results and adverse media
• Solid understanding of complex KYC cases and corporate structures
• Excellent synthesis and decision-making skills, including for senior audiences
• Strong command of MS Office (VBA is a plus)