Avantia Law

Financial Crime

• Working closely with the clients' legal & compliance department and/or investment teams to understand transaction structures
• Liaising with the clients and relevant counterparties to request key materials and information by email or teleconference.
• Reviewing ownership and control structure to identify counterparties, including fund structures, SPVs, partnerships, trusts, and other complex entities common in asset management
• Upon obtaining satisfactory information and materials, carrying out KYC risk analysis with a focus on money laundering, bribery and corruption, financial crime and reputational risk
• Collaborating with client's Legal and Compliance teams to ensure their deals are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Conducting legal and factual research, drafting and updating know-how materials, and assisting with other business development and practice management tasks

Graduate TKYC Analyst

Paralegal

• Supporting our Contract Lawyers with first round markups and passing the relevant information over to the team.
• Managing the prompt intake of new documents and working to tight turnaround times.
• Setting up and coordinating client workflows and assisting with setting up portals and getting contracts signed and finalised.
• Working closely with our Contract Lawyers, supporting the Lawyers with ad hoc work where necessary.

Graduate Paralegal – Contracts

Analyst

• Conducting research, screening and performing in-depth checks on businesses and individuals against global databases. This includes (but not limited to) searching for sanctions hits & watchlists, PEP, adverse media and source of wealth.
• Interpreting screening results, assess regulatory compliance, and identify potential risks and red flags.
• Producing clear and concise risk summaries and scorecards, highlighting key findings and recommendations for further action.
• Being the point of contact for client queries, managing their compliance processes end to end and to deadlines.
• Working with other Avantia lawyers and analysts, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required.

Due Diligence Analyst

People Operations

• **What You’ll Do**
• - **Payroll & Operations: **
• - Manage accurate, timely payroll each month
• - Maintain up-to-date employee records and payroll data
• - Partner with Finance to ensure smooth payroll processes
• - Audit HR data to ensure compliance and accuracy
• - **Employee Experience:**
• - Be the first point of contact for HR queries on pay, policies, benefits, and leave
• - Support onboarding and offboarding for a seamless experience
• - Maintain HR systems and personnel files with precision
• - Assist with engagement activities and internal communications.
• - **Compliance & Reporting:**
• - Support audits, compliance checks, and regulatory requirements
• - Track mandatory trainings, certifications, and documentation
• - Prepare HR and payroll reports to inform decision-making.

People Operations Coordinator

• - Partner with leaders to turn People priorities into action that supports business growth
• - Coach managers on performance, career development, compensation, and employee relations
• - Lead or support employee investigations and resolve complex workplace issues
• - Identify training and development needs and design practical solutions
• - Use People data to drive insights, spot trends, and recommend improvements
• - Ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business goals
• - Act as the face of the People Team, supporting employees and leaders alike

Senior People Partner

• Manage the intake and processing of all incoming KYC requests directly from clients and/or their counterparties, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding KYC requests, addressing inquiries related to global KYC requirements.
• Review and analyse KYC documentation provided by clients for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with both local and international regulatory requirements.
• Ensure regulatory adherence by handling requests in line with AML, KYC, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all KYC requests and related documentation in our systems.
• Monitor and stay informed of evolving KYC/AML regulations and best practices globally.
• Make confident and informed decisions to resolve inquiries efficiently while upholding firm policies and standards.
• Prioritise and manage multiple requests efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

IKYC Analyst

Attorney

• We’re looking for an experienced qualified Lawyer to join Avantia on a freelance/ consultancy basis to spearhead the negotiation of investment-related NDAs, Engagement Letters, joinder agreements and non-reliance letters.
• You’ll manage every phase of the contract process - from initial review and negotiation, guided by client playbooks, all the way through to document execution.
• Working closely with fellow global Avantia lawyers and paralegals, you'll dive into fast-paced, high-volume negotiations on pre-M&A contracts (mainly ELs and investment related NDAs), collaborating directly with counterparties while ensuring rapid turnaround times.