Associate II, Investor Services (KYC/AML) - India
About Juniper Square
Our mission is to unlock the full potential of private markets. Privately owned assets like commercial real estate, private equity, and venture capital make up half of our financial ecosystem yet remain inaccessible to most people. We are digitizing these markets, and as a result, bringing efficiency, transparency, and access to one of the most productive corners of our financial ecosystem. If you care about making the world a better place by making markets work better through technology – all while contributing as a member of a values-driven organization – we want to hear from you.
Juniper Square offers employees a variety of ways to work, ranging from a fully remote experience to working full-time in one of our physical offices. We invest heavily in digital-first operations, allowing our teams to collaborate effectively across 27 U.S. states, 2 Canadian Provinces, India, Luxembourg, and England. We also have physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai and Bangalore for employees who prefer to work in an office some or all of the time.
About your role
As an Associate II, Compliance & AML, you will act as a specialized gatekeeper for private equity clients, managing the critical intersection of investor services and regulatory risk. You will be responsible for executing high-priority KYC/AML workflows, performing rigorous due diligence on complex legal entities, and ensuring all capital activities meet strict compliance standards. By identifying beneficial owners and mitigating potential risks, you will serve as a trusted partner who protects the integrity of our customers’ operations while delivering a seamless, audit-ready onboarding experience.
What you’ll do
Build knowledge of our evolving software and the private equity industry.
Conduct thorough reviews and assessments of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Use Juniper Square software to support our fund administration and investor services customers.
Balance fulfilling customer requests with adherence to our scope of work and SLAs
Identify and flag areas of improvement, including operational controls, to team leads and/or managers
Strong knowledge of complex ownership structures and documentation for various legal entities, including Trusts, LLCs, Partnerships, and Corporations, with specific exposure to offshore jurisdictions.
Participate in remediation projects, support new fund launches and KYC refresh exercises to resolve documentation deficiencies.
Demonstrated experience conducting lifecycle due diligence (CDD, EDD, and SDD), including the corroboration of Source of Wealth for high-risk entities.
Regulatory Fluency: Strong knowledge of global AML/KYC frameworks, specifically the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), U.S.A. PATRIOT Act, FinCEN guidelines, and offshore regulations, including CIMA. Knowledge of CSSF is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities, ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively, and a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Proficiency in AML screening tools and experience utilizing external research databases for investigative purposes.
Ability to multitask effectively and action matters promptly, work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and manage highly confidential information with appropriate discretion.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and work in a matrixed organization, leveraging resources across the organization.
Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in AML-related roles
High level of integrity and desire to consistently do the right thing for our customers and for the business
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exhibits the ability to work as a self-starter by independently identifying problems, taking accountability for flagging them to senior leadership, and contributing potential solutions for discussion and resolution.
Highly flexible and adaptable to change; ability to handle multiple projects at once while staying close to the details
You see opportunity in ambiguity; this is the right role for you if you have a vision for building something new and big!