We are Alter Domus. Our name means “The Other House” and we’re a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry. We believe in being different. Here, you progress on merit, not who you know. You speak openly, whoever you’re speaking to. And it’s your freedom to decide which cutting-edge kind of finance professional you want to be. Join more than 5,100 fund administration, accounting, tax, loan administration and legal experts worldwide and take pride in being alternative.

Alter Domus clients include the world’s leading asset managers, lenders and asset owners. We’re specialists who use the most innovative technologies to create unparalleled solutions for the private equity, real assets and debt capital markets sectors. This is where standout talent advances what’s possible in fund administration, corporate services, depositary services, transfer pricing, domiciliation, management company services, loan administration, agency services, trade settlement and CLO manager services.

Position Description: 

Alter Domus (“AD”) is seeking a Compliance Analyst to assist with the Company’s Know Your Customer processes and initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance – North America, the Compliance Analyst will play a key role in ensuring customer documentation remains compliant with the Company’s policies. The Compliance Analyst will work closely with all business units as well as external parties, as needed, on a daily basis. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

•    Perform a thorough analysis of customer identification documentation, such as formation documents, structure charts, photo identification, and IRS forms W8/W9 for accuracy, completion, and validity.
•    Utilize AD’s third party systems to conduct negative news, OFAC, and PEP checks on customer accounts.
•    Assist in the New Client Acceptance process by facilitating the collection and initial review of new client memos and risk assessments. 
•    Apply a risk based approach in reviewing customer and transaction information to determine areas of risk to AD.
•    Investigate KYC alerts on customer accounts, escalating higher risk items as necessary.
•    Maintain accurate, organized, and current compliance records of customer accounts.
•    Assist in monitoring internal system workflows to ensure outstanding items are addressed in a timely manner.
•    Perform periodic reviews of customer transactions and report exceptions where necessary.
•    Recognize and escalate high-risk factors to the appropriate internal parties for further review.
•    Assist the Compliance team with ad-hoc projects and compliance initiatives as needed.

Desired Experience, Education & Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
•    Outstanding organization skills and strong attention to detail a must.
•    Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
•    Ability to identify areas of risk and identify items requiring internal escalation.
•    Knowledge of government and banking regulations around KYC and AML a plus.
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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