Senior KYC & AML Compliance Specialist

Ayvens; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayvens is seeking an experienced Deal Flow Compliance Specialist – KYC to join our Group Compliance framework in Paris. You will review high-risk KYC files, provide guidance on due diligence and sanctions, and act as an escalation point to support governance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in KYC/AML, strong knowledge of sanctions and PEP investigations, and a Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Financial Crime Prevention or Internal Audit.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, fraud, anti-corruption regulations and international sanctions frameworks.
• Proven ability to analyze sanctions and PEP screening results, adverse media findings and distinguish genuine risks from false positives.
• Solid understanding of complex KYC investigations, ownership structures and corporate hierarchies.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and validating complex and high-risk KYC files escalated by Ayvens entities, assessing risks related to AML/CFT, anti-corruption, sanctions, ESG and reputational exposure.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to local Compliance teams by providing guidance on due diligence reviews, sanctions and PEP investigations, and complex corporate ownership structures.
• Serving as a key escalation point to Société Générale Group on complex compliance matters and supporting decision‑making processes.
• Ensuring alignment of local KYC practices with Group Compliance standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Producing management reporting, dashboards and insights for governance committees and senior stakeholders.
• Identifying emerging compliance risks, incidents and trends, while recommending mitigation and control enhancements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, training programs, awareness activities and optimization of Compliance processes across the Group.

Skills

KYC

AML/CFT

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Risk assessment

VBA (adv)

Education

Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ayvens is seeking an experienced Deal Flow Compliance Specialist – KYC to join our Group Compliance framework in Paris. You will review high-risk KYC files, provide guidance on due diligence and sanctions, and act as an escalation point to support governance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in KYC/AML, strong knowledge of sanctions and PEP investigations, and a Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management.