AML & Financial Crime Compliance Associate

The Blackstone Group L.P.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. seeks a highly skilled professional for its Financial Crime Second Line function in London.

The role focuses on establishing exemplary AML standards, offering expert advice to Blackstone units, and supporting investor onboarding with high‑risk reviews. You will work closely with the team lead and Global Head of Financial Crime to manage risks in accordance with applicable legislation, across EMEA and global initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 4–6 years of experience in financial crime compliance within financial services/asset management.
• Strong technical expertise across financial crime disciplines.
• Ability to support the team lead and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a point of escalation for AML, CTF, sanctions, ABC, and anti-tax evasion.
• Providing expert advice on financial crime compliance to Blackstone business units.
• Supporting investor onboarding with high‑risk reviews.
• Carrying out KYC and AML reviews for transactions across EMEA.
• Assisting with re‑identification processes with the transfer agent across EMEA.
• Escalating material risk alerts to senior management and governance committees.
• Contributing to development and review of policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

Skills

AML Expertise

CTF Knowledge

Sanctions Compliance

KYC/IDD

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Risk

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

RegTech Tools

Due Diligence Platforms

Job description

The Blackstone Group L.P. seeks a highly skilled professional for its Financial Crime Second Line function in London.

The role focuses on establishing exemplary AML standards, offering expert advice to Blackstone units, and supporting investor onboarding with high‑risk reviews. You will work closely with the team lead and Global Head of Financial Crime to manage risks in accordance with applicable legislation, across EMEA and global initiatives.