AML Associate

PJT Partners, Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners, Inc. in London seeks an AML/KYC professional to support the firm's compliance framework. The role covers client onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring and ongoing reviews across regulatory requirements and internal policies.

You will work with Compliance, Legal and business teams to apply AML and sanctions controls, maintain audit-ready records, and contribute to risk assessments and reporting. A relevant degree and 3+ years in financial crime are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in AML, KYC and financial crime compliance operations within financial services.
• Working knowledge of AML regulations, KYC/CDD standards, and sanctions frameworks.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML/KYC client onboarding, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments and negative news screening.
• Document investigative findings clearly and maintain audit-ready records.
• Support periodic client reviews and ongoing monitoring throughout the client lifecycle.
• Apply AML, sanctions, and financial crime policies to client relationships and transactions.
• Assist with transactional AML and sanctions assessments, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and internal standards relevant to AML and financial crime risk.
• Support Suspicious Activity reviews and other regulatory inquiries as required.
• Assist with annual AML risk assessments and internal testing activities.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of AML controls, procedures, and documentation.
• Participate in remediation efforts related to identified control gaps or audit findings.
• Prepare compliance metrics and reporting materials.
• Maintain records of AML activities, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Support compliance training initiatives, including onboarding and periodic refresher sessions.
• Partner with business lines and internal stakeholders to obtain required information and resolve onboarding or diligence issues.
• Work closely with Compliance and Legal colleagues across regions to ensure consistency and regulatory alignment.

Skills

AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Reputational risk

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank.

Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world.

We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives.

We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise.

Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues.

Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com.

Responsibilities

PJT Partners is seeking to hire an Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) professional in London, UK to support the firm’s AML, know-your-customer (“KYC”), and sanctions compliance framework.

This position is well-suited for an individual contributor who can work independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across Compliance, Legal, and business teams.

The role involves client onboarding, due diligence, transaction support, and ongoing monitoring activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Primary responsibilities

• Perform AML/KYC client onboarding, including Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”), and enhanced due diligence (“EDD”) reviews
• Conduct reputational risk assessments and negative news screening
• Document investigative findings clearly and maintain complete, audit-ready records
• Support periodic client reviews and ongoing monitoring throughout the client lifecycle
• Apply AML, sanctions, and financial crime policies to client relationships and transactions
• Assist with transactional AML and sanctions assessments, escalating issues as appropriate
• Monitor regulatory requirements and internal standards relevant to AML and financial crime risk
• Support Suspicious Activity reviews and other regulatory inquiries as required
• Assist with annual AML risk assessments and internal testing activities
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of AML controls, procedures, and documentation
• Participate in remediation efforts related to identified control gaps or audit findings
• Prepare compliance metrics and reporting materials
• Maintain records of AML activities, investigations, and compliance reviews
• Support compliance training initiatives, including onboarding and periodic refresher sessions
• Partner with business lines and internal stakeholders to obtain required information and resolve onboarding or diligence issues
• Work closely with Compliance and Legal colleagues across regions to ensure consistency and regulatory alignment

Qualifications

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours.

In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in AML, KYC and financial crime compliance operations within financial services
• Working knowledge of AML regulations, KYC/CDD standards, and sanctions frameworks
• Strong analytical, investigative, and organisational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred qualifications include:

• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments (e.g., UK, EU, US)
• Familiarity with sanctions regimes such as OFAC, OFSI, or EU sanctions
• Prior experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or internal testing
• ACAMS certification (CAMS) or equivalent professional qualification in AML/financial crime compliance (e.g., ICA Diploma)

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law.

PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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