Compliance Officer – AlpInvest Partners (Amsterdam I 32-40 hours)

Are you ready to take the next step in your compliance career within one of the largest and most sophisticated global private equity investment firms?

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join the Amsterdam-based team of AlpInvest Partners, part of The Carlyle Group. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and growing field of financial services regulatory compliance.

About AlpInvest Partners

AlpInvest Partners is a leading global private equity investor with over $84 billion in assets under management (as of September 2024). Roughly 80% of its capital is allocated to private equity funds and secondary transactions, with the remaining share focused on direct co-investments in Europe, North America, and select global markets. Headquartered in Amsterdam and with offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong, AlpInvest has approximately 225 employees and combines deep market expertise with global reach.

AlpInvest is part of The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), a global investment firm with $447 billion in assets under management, recognized for its commitment to diversity, sustainability, and long-term value creation. Carlyle’s collaborative culture and inclusive values provide a solid platform for personal and professional development.

Your job

The Amsterdam Compliance team is primarily responsible for the regulatory position of the EU licensed entities. AlpInvest has an AIFMD and a MIFID License and is a manager of alternative investment funds established in Luxembourg and the Netherlands, as well as separate accounts of large institutional clients. The majority of these managed funds are closed end and it recently also started managing its first semi-liquid funds.

As Compliance Officer you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing AlpInvest’s regulatory compliance program. You’ll focus on a wide range of European regulations (including AIFMD, MiFID and WWFT), support AML/KYC processes, and contribute to global compliance initiatives coordinated with colleagues across different jurisdictions.

You will report to the Conducting Officer for Compliance Amsterdam and will work closely with other teams such as Legal, Tax, Treasury and Risk Management. You will also need to interact with the service providers of AlpInvest, e.g. depositary, banks, third party GPs.

Your work will span ongoing compliance operations, regulatory filings, policy development, audits, and training initiatives — all critical to AlpInvest’s regulatory integrity and risk management strategy.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Conducting AML/KYC due diligence for new and existing investors, investments, and counterparties
• Conducting operational due diligence on service providers, distributors and other eligible parties
• Supporting day-to-day compliance operations: maintaining restricted trading lists, reviewing personal trading transactions, monitoring expert network interactions, and maintaining accurate records
• Contributing to regulatory reporting (e.g. to AFM, CSSF) and internal compliance reviews and testing
• Assisting with updates to compliance manuals and staff training initiatives
• Supporting global compliance projects and initiating and implementing local projects (e.g. maintain the UBO registry up to date, develop with other departments new templates)
• Coordinating responses to audits and regulatory examinations
• Conducting ad hoc research and responding to third-party due diligence request

The offer

• Competitive annual base salary plus discretionary bonus
• One year contract with intention to become permanent
• Comprehensive benefits package including 25 paid holidays, paid time off, retirement benefits, disability insurance, family planning support, travel allowance, bicycle plan and various wellness programs
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a high-performing, collaborative, diverse, and internationally connected team
• A culture that values integrity, inclusion, and innovation
• Possibility of hybrid working

Your profile

You are a professional with a strong sense of responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and excellent organizational skills. You bring a thoughtful and thorough approach to compliance, paired with the flexibility to operate in a fast-paced, international setting.

You bring:

• A completed WO/HBO degree
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both verbal and written
• Experience with compliance, legal or regulatory work — for example, at an asset manager, law, accounting or consulting firm, or supervisory authority
• Familiarity with AML/KYC processes and European financial regulations such as AIFMD, Wft, and WWFT
• A proactive mindset, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with digital compliance tools is a plus.

Please note: a background check will be part of the application process.