Vice President – Anti Money Laundering (AML)

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Blackstone's $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. Business Unit Legal & Compliance (L&C), India Business Unit Description Legal & Compliance partners with the business to manage legal and regulatory risk, supporting disciplined and compliant execution across the firm. Job Title Vice President – Anti Money Laundering (AML) Job Description Legal & Compliance partners with the business to manage legal and regulatory risk, supporting disciplined and compliant execution across the firm. The Vice President, Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), will be based in India and will report into the Global Head of AML, with a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the SVP, Head of Centralized Functions in India. The role supports AML and sanctions processes across Blackstone's businesses and oversees AML and sanctions activities delivered through Blackstone's India Center of Excellence. Operating in a global, matrixed environment, the role partners closely with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and investment teams to support effective AML and sanctions execution. Key Responsibilities Oversee AML and sanctions activities delivered through the India Center of Excellence. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support consistent AML and KYC compliance across Blackstone's business units. Manage and develop AML CoE team supporting KYC onboarding and refreshes, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and related activities. Support investor onboarding for institutional clients, including KYC onboarding and periodic refreshes. Identify, assess, and escalate potential money laundering, sanctions, and reputational risks associated with higher‑risk clients and structures. Conduct and oversee adverse media and financial crime research, including risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions. Review, investigate, and disposition AML and sanctions alerts, escalating matters in accordance with established processes. Prepare, review, and analyze operational metrics for key AML and KYC processes. Provide recommendations to the Global Head of AML regarding escalation of investigations for SAR filing consideration. Maintain and update procedures, desktop guidance, and playbooks related to AML and KYC processes. Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and investment professionals across business units to support effective coordination and issue resolution. Provide support across global time zones as required. Qualifications Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who demonstrate sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and a consistent record of achievement. The successful candidate must have: 10+ years of experience working in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and sanctions‑related roles within financial institutions. Proven people management experience, including leading and developing AML teams, and overseeing offshore or shared‑services delivery. Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML, CIP, KYC, the USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and other applicable AML and sanctions regulations, including UK, EU, and Cayman regimes. CAMS or equivalent AML certification required. Deep understanding of KYC, Customer Identification Program, and due diligence requirements. Experience with external AML and screening vendor tools such as Exiger, RDC, LexisNexis, CLEAR, or similar platforms. Experience with sanctions compliance preferred. Experience analyzing large data sets and preparing metrics and visualization outputs. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with demonstrated success managing multiple workstreams and escalating issues appropriately. Collaborative mindset with demonstrated effectiveness working in a global, matrixed environment. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, a or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy #LI-DNI The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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