Client Due Diligence Expert

Job Description Summary

Do you have an investigative mind and do you thrive in a dynamic and global environment, managing many different stakeholders? Aegon AM is looking for a Client Due Diligence Expert.

Job Description

In this role, you are the expert on anti-money laundering and sanctions screening, which includes business support during onboarding, periodic review and event-driven CDD, working on policy improvements and providing expert advice to stakeholders on how to perform client due diligence. You also lead several client due diligence processes, work together with the MLRO and regularly interact with the team at Aegon Ltd. You will become part of the CDD / ODD expert team, which is acting as a central knowledge hub for anything related to anti-money laundering and sanctions screening on all types of business relationships, and operational due diligence on external asset managers. 

We are looking for an AMLD expert, who has broad experience in client due diligence, preferably also on illiquid assets (loans), who will help in further enhancing processes and streamlining matters. This role is an exceptional opportunity for someone with an affinity with anti-money laundering and sanctions screening and who wants to operationally and strategically contribute to further streamlining our processes. The client relationships are diverse, with a focus on institutional parties in a global context.

Company Overview:

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 370 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $361 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions. Besides that, AAM operates an external manager platform that mainly serves fiduciary clients. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. 

We are an international business: Our 1,145 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Responsibilities:

This candidate has experience in working in a regulated environment and has affinity with the requirements and challenges around performing business relations due diligence (CDD). As the role involves both operational work and strategic, the ideal candidate can quickly change perspectives and has a ‘getting things done’ mentality. 

You will be working with a wide variety of stakeholders, so interpersonal skills are crucial. You are able to adopt different communication styles and you can tweak your message based on the target audience. In addition, having an investigate nature is essential. You are comfortable making your own decisions but also understand when you need to escalate matters. You have a strong focus on remaining in control and you are keen to make improvements to processes if you spot opportunities. 

Required Qualifications:

• You have finalized a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in economics, business administration or legal;  
• You are familiar with conducting business relations due diligence (client due diligence);   
• You have at least five years of relevant working experience; and
• You can express yourself clearly in both Dutch and English.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• You have affinity with or experience in the financial sector, within a financial institution, as a consultant or with a regulator;

What We Offer

• Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR

• A collaborative, learning-focused environment

• A culture that values initiative and continuous improvement

• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development

• A good pension scheme

Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via people@aegon.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.