AML Specialist - Stockholm
Kick-start your career in KYC and AML! Join Highvern in Stockholm and gain valuable insight into private equity, investment funds and international corporate structures.
Are you Highvern's next AML Specialist?
Highvern group offers a complete range of business support services designed for AIF funds and their managers, investment firms, family offices, holding companies, trusts, associations and foreign companies seeking local representation. Our two offices are located centrally in Oslo and Stockholm.
Job description
Money laundering is a growing concern within the financial industry. Highvern has a dedicated team specialising in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) services, which is a key component in combating money laundering. In your role as AML Specialist, you will:
Develop your expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) practices within the funds’ sector.
Gain an understanding of the diverse corporate structures around the world used by fund investors.
Most importantly you will gain invaluable insight into the operational processes of investment funds, playing a key role in reviewing and evaluating KYC documentation for clients and fund investors.
As part of your day-to-day activities, you will:
Perform KYC on clients and investors in funds managed by Highvern clients.
Assist in the development and implementation of KYC policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with KYC regulations and internal policies.
Prepare AML reports to clients.
Prepare and report on KYC findings to Highvern senior management.
The position is based in our Stockholm office, where you will be part of the advisory team responsible for risk, compliance, and legal aspects across both Norway and Sweden.
Reporting
The AML Specialist is to report to the AML Responsible who is based in Oslo, Norway.
Qualifications and characteristics
Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Law
Relevant work experience is an advantage, but not required
Fluency in both Swedish and English
Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to tasks
We offer
Challenging and interesting tasks with opportunities for rapid professional development
A great work environment – both professionally and socially – built on our three core values: precise, challenging, and caring, as well as our vision: "Everything Right"
A unique insight into Nordic private equity, in a company with big ambitions
Competitive salary
Centrally located office
Type of Employment: Permanent, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Seniority level: Junior
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Please attach a transcript of grades to your application.
As a final step in our recruitment process, we carry out a background check on our preferred candidate
Applications are reviewed continuously.
- Location
- Jakobsbergsgatan 17 (Mood Stockholm)
About Highvern
Highvern works across fund, corporate and private capital services.
We support alternative investment managers across private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and private debt, providing administration and regulated services throughout the fund lifecycle.
We also deliver corporate administration, accounting, governance and company secretarial services, alongside private capital services for families, entrepreneurs and family offices.
Our teams work collaboratively across disciplines, combining technology, expertise and sound judgement to deliver exceptional client service. We’re not trying to be everywhere, we focus on the markets our clients need us. From Jersey, Norway, Sweden, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, UK, Ireland and South Africa, our teams combine deep local knowledge with international capability.