Legal & Compliance - AML, Analyst

Blackstone; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Legal & Compliance Analyst to support the Global AML team in London. The role involves conducting due diligence, managing KYC processes, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate financial crime risks. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in AML/CTF.
• General knowledge of AML/CTF legal framework.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the AML/CFT process for counterparty due diligence.
• Liaise with legal counsel and deal teams.
• Assist with ad-hoc global projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Investigative skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, dedicated to creating positive economic impact and long-term value for investors, companies, and communities. We leverage extraordinary people and flexible capital to solve problems, managing $1.1 trillion in assets across various investment vehicles including private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets, and secondary funds globally. More information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Business Unit:

Legal & Compliance

Business Description:

This role will work closely with the Global AML team and other members of the UK Financial Crime Team to support the maintenance and development of the Global AML program.

Job Title:

Legal & Compliance – AML, Analyst

Job Description:

• Support the AML/CFT process for counterparty due diligence, obtain key KYC information, and screening for potential reputational and financial crime concerns, including PEPs, sanctions, and proliferation financing.
• Assist with the distributor onboarding process and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage disposition alerts within the KYC database.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, deal teams, and third parties to support internal processes regarding requests for information from counterparties.
• Contribute to ad-hoc global projects as required.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate money laundering risks.
• Work autonomously, managing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Participate in additional projects as needed.

Qualifications:

We seek individuals who work well in team environments, are highly motivated, intelligent, demonstrate sound judgment, and have a record of excellence. The ideal candidate will have:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of AML/CTF legal frameworks, including UK, Luxembourg, and EU laws
• Experience with adverse news screening
• Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to articulate supportable rationales for case decisions
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

The responsibilities described are not exhaustive and may change at Blackstone's discretion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants as needed. Certain roles may require securities licenses, especially for client-facing activities or marketing roles. Please consult with your Blackstone recruiting contact for clarification.