Legal & Compliance – AML Compliance, VP

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

Further information is available at . Follow @blackstone on , , and .The VP will report to the Global Head of AML and work on AML processes including KYC onboarding and refreshes, asset due diligence, testing and regulatory filings.  Primary job responsibilities will include:
* Investor onboarding across institutional clients.
* Build and leverage stakeholder relationships to drive KYC compliance.
* Responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk clients.
* Conduct online research for relevant adverse information related to potential money laundering, terrorist finance, fraud, and other financial crimes.
* Review and disposition of high-risk alerts.
* Update procedures and desk top guidance related to investor onboarding process.
* Prepare and review metrics for key processes.
* Assist with regulatory filings related to 314a, Cayman Islands and Canada.
* Communicating on an ongoing basis with investment professionals, in-house and external counsel, compliance professionals within Blackstone’s other business units, and various other counter parties.
* Provide recommendations for the escalation of investigations for SAR filing consideration to the Global Head of AML.
* Work outside of regular business hours, as needed.
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* Qualifications:

*** Working experience with BSA/AML/CIP/KYC/US Patriot Act and OFAC as well as other relevant BSA/AML laws and regulations (UK, EU, Cayman).
* 8+ years of experience working with AML/KYC/CDD/EDD and sanctions.
* CAMS or equivalent AML certification.
* Strong knowledge of Know Your Customer, Customer Identification Program and CDD requirements.
* Experience with external vendor tools (e.g., Exiger, RDC, Lexis Nexis, Clear etc.)
* Experience with sanctions compliance is a plus.
* Experience with analyzing big data and compiling visualization representation of information.
* Experience with asset due diligence and counter party due diligence.
* Strong sense of urgency and accountability to execute in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment.
* Strong time and task management skills; effectively manages multiple priorities and raises issues in a timely manner.
* Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite.
* Excellent problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills.
* Desire to work as part of a collaborative team and willingness to embrace a variety of matters.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
** Expected annual base salary range:**$165,000 - $250,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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