Associate Director, Aml/kyc

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**OUR CLIENTS**
- Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first_.

Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients and institutional investors around the globe. We lock arms with them to meet and exceed their investment objectives, so they can change the world.

**OUR CULTURE**
- Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours._

We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.
- We foster an **inclusive** and **diverse** environment that enables **all individuals** to engage and **bring their full selves to work.**

**OUR PEOPLE**
- Cambridge Associates_**_ _**_believes we do our best when you do your best._

At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.
- But enough about us. _**_Tell us about YOU_**
- Are you a **bold individual** seeking an opportunity to contribute to a **value-based, collaborative environment** in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?
- Are you eager to work for an organization committed to **diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility**?
- Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages **innovation and teamwork**?
- Are you a **thought leader** who cares about **making a difference in the world** while contributing to an **amazing culture**?
- Do you value a **challenging professional opportunity** where you can **leverage your skills**, gain a **valuable foundational in finance and investment**, and build a **long-term career development plan**?
- Are you seeking a **competitive salary** a **robust and comprehensive benefits program**, and a variety of **attractive benefits and perks**?

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Client Information Management AML/KYC Associate Director**

An exciting opportunity to join Cambridge Associates (CA) as an AML/KYC Associate Director within the Client Information Management (CIM) team in Global Portfolio Services (GPS). GPS serves as CA’s middle office, providing centralized expertise and support in all areas of client and portfolio implementation management as well as investment platform strategy and oversight. GPS supports institutions and wealth owners through every stage of the client lifecycle and serves as a bridge between our investment teams and our execution, data, and reporting colleagues.

The CIM team is responsible for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and controls at Cambridge Associates. CIM conducts AML/KYC reviews at onboarding and at regular intervals throughout the lifecycle of a client to ensure that data and supporting documentation is complete and current and meets all necessary regulatory and business requirements. In addition, CIM serves as a resource and escalation point, interfacing with various operational teams and management as well as external clients, fund managers, administrators, and other service providers to proactively support the ongoing AML/KYC needs of the business.

This role requires a combination of willingness and ability to take a hands-on approach to driving the implementation of the firm’s AML/KYC efforts, and as a member of CIM, the AML/KYC Associate Director will be essential to leading CA’s efforts to undertake robust and efficient AML/KYC processes and controls.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conducting and approving AML/KYC reviews on new and existing clients, based on regulatory requirements and business needs, in alignment with CA policies and procedures and in support of key business processes during onboarding and transaction execution.
- Proactively assisting with enhancements to the client data collection and maintenance processes and controls.
- Collaborating with CA Compliance to ensure evolving regulatory requirements are effectively implemented within CA’s operating environment.
- Taking on additional duties, as necessary, to meet businesses requirements.

**Key Attributes and Qualifications**
- Demonstrable experience performing AML/KYC reviews of complex ownership structures from jurisdictions across the globe to meet FCA regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of jurisdictions favored by offshore investment fund service providers.
- ACAMS or ICA Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Demonstrable career progression.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Organized, decisive, results driven, and able to prioritise workload and manage multiple task