Legal & Compliance - AML, AVP

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com . Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn , X , and Instagram . This role will work closely with the AML CCO and other members of the Global AML team to support the maintenance and development of the Global AML program.

Responsibilities:

Review and document Customer Identification Requirements (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new investors. Performing asset due diligence reviews on transactions originating across US and EMEA. This will include providing key KYC and AML support for asset transactions, including screening counterparties, and assessing any high-risk triggers. Conduct adverse media and sanctions screening for prospective investors and related parties (e.g., directors, signatories and beneficial owners) using third party vendor tools and public sources. Review and draft AML certification letters and complete KYC and sanction questionnaires. Daily review of high-risk alerts related to adverse media. Conduct secondary reviews of 314a reports. Assist in preparing monthly and annual metrics. Work on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

The successful candidate must have:

Undergraduate degree 5+ years of relevant work experience General knowledge and experience in AML/KYC and adverse news screening Investor on-boarding experience Strong investigative/analytical skills Strong organizational skills and detail oriented Manages multiple and competing priorities Excellent written and oral communication and research skills Strong work ethic Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (pivot tables, charts, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$138,000 - $200,000 Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables. Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone's sole discretion. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC). Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note:

The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions. To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk • must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.