Senior KYC/AML Legal Services Lawyer at Vistra: Apply Now!

Vistra is inviting applications for the position of Senior KYC/AML Legal Services Lawyer – Private Equity for legal professionals with experience in KYC, AML, compliance, and corporate legal services.

About Vistra

Vistra is a global professional services firm that helps businesses navigate the complexities of international operations and regulatory compliance. The company supports clients across various jurisdictions by providing legal, corporate, compliance, and business administration services.

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About the Job

Vistra is seeking a Senior KYC/AML Legal Services Lawyer to join its Private Equity team. The role involves leading client onboarding and review processes, managing KYC and AML requirements, coordinating with compliance teams, handling bank account openings, and supporting legal documentation and regulatory compliance matters.

Eligibility

• Preferably a Graduate in Law.
• 2–8 years of corporate legal experience, preferably with a corporate service provider.
• Proven experience in KYC and AML functions.
• Experience in a compliance-oriented role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Dutch language proficiency will be preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Dutch regulatory and compliance frameworks, including:
  • WTT (Supervision of Trust Offices Act);
  • WWFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act); and
  • Sanctions Law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for new clients in collaboration with relationship managers.
• Collect and review KYC documentation and guide clients through Dutch regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of annual client review processes.
• Act as the primary liaison between the business team and the client review team.
• Manage bank account opening processes and periodic reviews.
• Ensure proper maintenance of client files and corporate legal documentation.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the compliance team and assist in improving internal procedures.
• Identify, assess, and monitor risk factors relating to clients and transactions.
• Present new client matters before the acceptance committee.
• Present existing client matters to the risk committee when risk adjustments or incidents arise.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, shareholders, advisors, and other stakeholders.

Additional Information

• The role functions as the KYC/AML expert within the Private Equity team.
• The selected candidate will work closely with legal, financial, compliance, and client review teams.
• The position involves acting as the first line of defence on compliance-related matters within the business team.

Mode

Full-time

Location

The Netherlands

Reporting To

Senior Legal Manager – Private Equity

Application Procedure

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