Consultant (MS), AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

ACA Group•Durham, NC

6d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The AML/KYC Consultant supports investor onboarding and ongoing monitoring in private fund environments by conducting detailed reviews and managing moderately complex cases. The role assesses entity structures, identifies documentation gaps, recommends valid substitute documentation when appropriate, and escalates higher-risk matters. The consultant performs investor due diligence for onboarding and lifecycle events, documents review conclusions and risk considerations, and helps maintain consistent onboarding delivery while meeting productivity, quality, and service-level expectations. The position works collaboratively with team members to balance file analysis and provide coverage.

Requirements

3–5 years of AML/KYC investor onboarding, fund compliance, or financial crime operations experience within private markets.
Experience reviewing institutional investors, complex structures, and private equity or hedge fund subscription documentation.
Strong understanding of investor due diligence frameworks under the Luxembourg AML regime, Cayman Islands AML Regulations, and US financial crime compliance principles.
Ability to apply risk-based judgment while maintaining documentation discipline.
Demonstrated professional integrity.
Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new initiatives and changing client needs.
Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort working in a technology-enabled environment.

Nice To Haves

CAMS certification, or willingness to obtain CAMS.
A major or concentration in compliance, criminal justice, law, business, accounting, finance, and/or economics.
Highly motivated and goal-oriented, proactive in education and career progression, and willing to show initiative on internal and external projects and tasks.
Commitment to ACA’s quality standards and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

Perform AML/KYC reviews for investor onboarding and lifecycle events within private funds environments.
Support Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in line with established procedures and regulatory expectations.
Review investor documentation for completeness across entity types, including corporates, partnerships, trusts, and regulated financial institutions.
Analyze ownership structures and recommend valid alternative documentation when standard documents are unavailable.
Document onboarding conclusions, risk considerations, and outstanding follow-ups clearly and accurately.
Escalate complex or high-risk investor files to senior reviewers as required.
Meet productivity, quality, and SLA expectations while supporting consistent onboarding delivery.
Collaborate with team members to maintain balanced file analysis and support coverage needs.