About Us
Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.
Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the North America and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who've spent years working with asset managers is what differentiates us.
Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.
Petra provides certain anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) services in connection with our client’s private funds and the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. The AML Analyst will perform due diligence checks and review client investor identifying information using leveraging a risk intelligence database. The AML and KYC reviews will include screening investor information for sanctions, politically exposed persons, adverse media and regulatory events.
Responsibilities:
- Perform investor AML/KYC checks using a risk database system
- Control and track pending investor documentation by clients
- Organize logs for ongoing progress monitoring
- Review and clear alerts daily generated by the risk database
- Escalate alerts to cases for further review in a timely manner, as appropriate
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, including best practices applicable to SEC-registered investment advisers.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review investor information, identify potential risks, and exercise sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, track documentation, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and escalate issues when appropriate.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing investor documentation and risk alerts.
- Proactive, self-motivated work style with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Salary Range
At Petra Funds Group, competitive compensation will be commensurate with qualifying factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.
How We Care
We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:
- 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
- Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
- Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.
- Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.
*Funded amount is prorated for new hires.
What We’re Proud Of
We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience:
- Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture.
- Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.