Compliance Specialist

Ayvens; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayvens is seeking an experienced Deal Flow Compliance Specialist – KYC to strengthen its Group Compliance framework in Amsterdam. You will review high-risk KYC files, advise local teams, and support governance decisions across multiple jurisdictions.

You should have 5+ years in KYC/AML, deep knowledge of sanctions and PEP investigations, and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders. Join Ayvens to contribute to sustainable mobility and compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, AML and financial crime prevention in an international context.
• Strong understanding of sanctions, fraud, anti-corruption regulations and risk management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to communicate complex advice to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate complex, high-risk KYC files and assess AML/CFT and sanctions risk.
• Advise local Compliance teams on due diligence, sanctions, and PEP investigations; interpret ownership structures.
• Escalate and liaise with Groupe on complex compliance matters and governance decisions.
• Ensure local KYC practices align with Group standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

KYC expertise

AML knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

PEP investigations

ESG awareness

Due diligence

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Excel

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

VBA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Compliance SpecialistApply: Paris: Amsterdam: Full time: Posted Today: JR\\_10039729**At Ayvens, progress starts with you.**Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.**At Ayvens we have an opening for an experienced Deal Flow Compliance Coordinator – KYC****What are you going to do?**As our new **experienced Deal Flow Compliance Specialist – KYC**, you will play a key role within the Group Compliance framework, ensuring compliance with Société Générale Group requirements and applicable national and international regulations. You will act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex and high-risk KYC cases, supporting the organization in mitigating financial crime, corruption, sanctions, ESG andYour responsibilities will include:* 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.**Who are we looking for?**The ideal candidate has the analytical expertise and stakeholder management skills required to assess complex compliance risks in an international environment. You are a seasoned Compliance professional who can confidently navigate challenging KYC cases, provide expert guidance to stakeholders, and contribute to robust governance and risk management practices across multiple jurisdictions.You will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably holding a Master's degree in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management.* Minimum **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.* Excellent analytical, synthesis and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders.* Strong command of Microsoft Office applications; VBA knowledge is considered an advantage.* **Fluent in English is required.****What do we offer?** We're on this journey together. By investing in professional growth, rewards and incentives, plus plenty of training and experience on the job, we create an inspiring environment for our colleagues that fosters high performance with positive impact. **Enjoy comprehensive rewards and recognition.** We believe in rewarding you holistically, through compensation, competitive benefits and rich development opportunities. **Discover your talent.** We enable you to reach your full potential by offering you the opportunities and support to reach the next level in your career. **Benefit from a healthy, positive work atmosphere.** We offer a wide variety of benefits to help keep you mentally and physically strong and to find the perfect work–life balance. **Find a shared sense of belonging.** We create an engaging environment where you can be your authentic self and harness your commitment, curiosity and collaboration. **Build a sustainable future.** We’re conscious of our environment and the societies we’re part of and we work together to drive electrification and lead the way to decarbonisation. **Make your Move at Ayvens** Ayvens provides a unique opportunity: the chance to accelerate the transition to electric, lead the way to decarbonisation and shape the industry’s digital transformation. Behind the wheel, our people make the difference, driving us towards our ambitions. Ayvens is home to the best talent in the industry – so if you’re looking for a fulfilling career with positive impact, we’d love to discuss your opportunities with us! **Ready to make your move at Ayvens?**Join a global leader in sustainable mobility and follow @ayvens, @lifeatayvens, and Ayvens on LinkedIn to check out what’s happening at Ayvens! **Our commitment** We’re committed to building a culture where everyone can be themselves and where everyone gets an equal chance to make their journey count. If you’d like to learn more about our DE&I journey – and how you can contribute – please find out more on Career pages of our website. **Why Ayvens?** With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive. At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.