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Role: AML/KYA Officer

Role Location: Valencia (Spain)

Department: Portfolio Management

Employment Type: Permanent

Role summary:

As an AML/KYA Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our client onboarding and due‑diligence processes. You’ll review and maintain KYC information, support investment advisors, and collaborate closely with Compliance to resolve any escalations. This role involves managing investigations, enhancing internal tools and processes, coordinating efforts with junior team members, and acting as a trusted point of contact for AML/KYC‑related queries. You’ll help drive continuous improvement while ensuring we meet regulatory standards and deliver a seamless client experience.

Job Specification:

• Review and screen counterparties participating in a transaction in our internal databases.

• Work closely with investment advisors to assess the KYC/AML information and follow up for missing information.

• Maintenance of KYC information in the AIFM records.

• Working closely with the Compliance team to solve the issues if escalations have been identified.

• Manage outstanding queries/investigations and requests.

• Assisting management in setting up and maintaining internal KPIs and KYC/AML, and risk rating tools.

• Monitor the innovations in KYA, both in terms of regulatory obligations and requirements as well as industry-standards.

• Taking ownership of and driving changes to existing processes in place to provide clients with the best experience.

• Coordinate the KYA effort with junior members.

• Ensure urgent, sensitive matters are escalated appropriately to Portfolio Management and/or Compliance.

• Acting as a point of escalation for the Portfolio Management Team on any AML/KYC related queries.

Profile we are looking for:

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

• You have at least 2 years’ experience in compliance and/or/AML KYC, possibly in the investment funds industry.

• You have the knowledge, understanding and experience of the importance of AML/KYC for the AIFM.

• You have followed industry training courses relevant to the position or hold relevant certifications.

• You are fluent in English (Knowledge of French and/or German will be considered an asset together with any other EU languages).

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint. knowing how to use Factiva would be an asset.

• You have good communication skills with a can-do attitude

• You can think constructively, proactively manage workload effectively and work independently while interacting with the other team members.

• You have an exceptional focus on attention to detail.

• You are committed to continuous professional development.

• You are self-motivated, demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.

• Excellent intellect with the ability to understand complex issues quickly, grasp new concepts and ideas rapidly.

What you will get in return:

• Private health insurance.

• Performance Bonus.

• Award System.

• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs

• Positive and hospitable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more
  

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognized disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Benefits As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development. Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.