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Compliance Associate/VP

The Compliance Associate/VP is responsible for administering and further developing the firm's investor and transactional Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) diligence and monitoring program. The successful candidate is a subject matter expert on AML/KYC policies, procedures, and practices with a desire to provide support to the firm's broader compliance framework across the organization. This includes conducting risk assessments, performing testing, conducting due diligence on third parties, working on core compliance matters, and contributing to firm initiatives and regulatory responses.

This is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

This position is onsite five days a week at our New York City office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and further develop Aquarian's AML/KYC policies and procedures.
• Review and assess AML/KYC documentation throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Assess database screening results and escalate findings as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date AML/KYC books and records.
• Respond to third-party AML/KYC and sanctions-related inquiries.
• Support technology and compliance initiatives to improve AML/KYC processes.
• Monitor regulatory updates impacting AML/KYC requirements.
• Deliver internal training on AML/KYC policies and procedures.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Perform testing and monitoring in accordance with the annual compliance plan.
• Conduct initial and ongoing due diligence on third parties.
• Assist with various Code of Ethics-related compliance tasks.
• Perform other duties assigned by Compliance team leadership.

Qualifications:

• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of professionals in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of prioritizing in a fast-paced setting.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• CAMS certification is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of AML/KYC experience, preferably in the alternative investment sector.

Aquarian is an equal opportunity employer. Aquarian is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. Aquarian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Aquarian makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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