Principal Consultant/Training Specialist, AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

About the role

The AML/KYC Training Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering training programs that support new‑hire onboarding, ongoing employee development, and regulatory readiness across AML/KYC functions. This role serves as the primary training resource for investor and counterparty due‑diligence activities, including onboarding, periodic reviews, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership, source of wealth/funds, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AML/KYC onboarding programs for new hires.
• Develop and facilitate ongoing training.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate changes into practical training on Luxembourg, U.S., and Cayman AML/KYC requirements.
• Create and maintain training materials, job aids, and knowledge resources.
• Partner with Managers and Quality Assurance teams to address knowledge gaps and improve performance.
• Support training related to investors, fund structures, counterparties, direct lenders, deal parties, and other institutional customer types.
• Track training completion, effectiveness, and employee competency.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive AML/KYC experience, including multi‑jurisdictional regulatory exposure within financial services or private markets.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting investor onboarding and counterparty due‑diligence within private equity, private credit, fund administration, or asset management environments.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory expectations relevant to private fund onboarding, including Luxembourg AML regime and CSSF supervisory standards, Cayman Islands AML Regulations and CIMA Guidance, and U.S. AML compliance frameworks (FinCEN, CIP/CDD principles).
• Proven ability to provide credible technical escalation support and operate as an independent control authority with limited oversight.
• Experience interfacing with senior compliance stakeholders and fund governance functions.
• Exceptional analytical, documentation, and professional communication skills.
• CAM​S or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Major or concentration in compliance, criminal justice, law, business, accounting, finance, and/or economics.
• CAM​S certification.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated professional integrity.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, small‑team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly motivated and goal‑oriented; proactive in personal education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on internal and external projects.
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high‑quality standards and customer‑service focus.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech‑enabled environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance‑based rewards.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Wide range of paid time‑off options and flexible work environment.
• Designated ACA paid holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
• Student Debt Forgiveness program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 plus bonus.