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Compliance Officer Job Description in Spain

Alter Domus, a leading asset management company with over 5,000 professionals across 23 countries, is seeking a Compliance Officer to join its team in Spain. The successful candidate will work closely with the Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) teams in the UK and Malta.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Compliance Function, the Compliance Officer will provide assistance and support to the Compliance Teams across EMEA of AD Group. The role will involve:

  • Assisting in ongoing monitoring of client relationships for AML/CFT monitoring purposes for both Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and Funds
  • Assisting in name matching on a daily screening tool and reviewing hits
  • Reviewing client acceptance files, identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance risks, and escalating identified risks
  • Undertaking sample checks on activities performed by the first line of defence and drafting reports
  • Following up on outstanding documentation for client files
  • Collecting figures and statistics to support local Compliance teams
  • Participating in projects for Malta and UK Compliance teams as required
  • Assisting in the performance of the Compliance monitoring programme
  • Monitoring transactions
  • Contributing to the development of a Compliance framework and culture
  • Other duties as required

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a Compliance and/or AML role in a financial services industry or an auditing firm or consultancy providing support to a financial service provider on Compliance or AML
  • A thorough understanding of Know Your Customer and knowledge of UK/European Compliance and AML-related regulations
  • Professional-level English skills (spoken and written)
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and reporting skills, with strong written communication skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will have access to industry-leading training and development opportunities, including our Alter Domus Academy. You will also enjoy:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous holidays
  • Birthday leave
  • Continuous mentoring
  • A range of benefits tailored to your needs
  • Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every colleague has equal opportunity to grow and succeed within the company.