Anti-Money Laundering Analyst in London

Apera Asset Management ("Apera") is a leading pan-European mid-market private debt investor with >€5bn of AUM with offices in London, Munich, Paris and Luxembourg. Apera's Private Debt strategy focuses on senior secured financings in the UK, Ireland, German-speaking Europe (DACH), the Nordic region, France and Benelux. Target investments range from €10 million to €150 million with emphasis on providing capital solutions to strong businesses which demonstrate downside resilience, competitive market positioning and attractive growth prospects.

Key responsibilities

• Support and oversee the execution of AML/KYC processes to ensure compliance with Luxembourg and applicable international regulations (e.g. CSSF, BaFin, FCA, AMF).
• Oversee the investor onboarding process performed by the fund administrator, review KYC documentation collected by the fund administrator, assess completeness, consistency, and risk classification in line with a risk‐based approach.
• Act as an internal oversight function for investor AML/KYC matters, monitoring progress, identifying deficiencies, and escalating issues to senior compliance or management where necessary.
• Oversee periodic KYC reviews and refreshers on existing investors, ensuring timely completion by the administrator and appropriate follow‐up on outstanding or high‐risk cases.
• Oversee the borrower's AML / KYC process, working closely with the investment teams across the UK, Germany and France.
• Perform due diligence / KYC reviews on business counterparties and assist with the preparation and upkeep of Apera's KYC documentation for external parties (e.g. banks, service providers, counterparties).
• Support the maintenance and implementation of AML/KYC policies, procedures, and internal standards at group level, in coordination with senior compliance stakeholders and local advisors.
• Participate in the AML / KYC training initiatives.
• Prepare supporting documentation and data for AML/KYC reporting to the AIFM, Risk Committee, or other internal governance bodies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. legal, operations, investment teams) to provide operational support on AML/KYC matters.
• Use and maintain AML/KYC systems and tools as part of daily operations, ensuring accurate data entry, record‐keeping, and audit readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Compliance, or a related field.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Clear and professional communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and frameworks, with exposure to Luxembourg and UK/ EU regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to co-ordinate multiple workstreams and counterparties simultaneously.
• Proactive problem‐solving skills with a positive, can‐do‐attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Private healthcare (covering services such as GPs, physio, dental and optical).
• 30 days annual leave.
• Gym membership reimbursement, or Gympass reimbursement (unlimited access to gyms, studios, classes, and training including Barry's Bootcamp, Soul Cycle and Fitness First).