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About Us

Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company built for financial institutions. We combine expert legal support with intelligent automation transforming how transactional law is delivered.

We’re not a traditional law firm. We are a diverse and globally distributed team of lawyers, engineers, and innovators working across the U.S, EMEA, and APAC. We believe technology augments, not replaces legal expertise. Our culture values collaboration, inclusivity, and flexibility.

Join our Legal and Compliance team in Serbia as an AML/KYC Specialist. In this hybrid role, you will lead critical components of our global AML/KYC program, taking ownership of due diligence for fund counterparties and high-velocity deal flow. 

By utilising Scissero’s Matrix automation platform, you will ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality compliance support. This unique position offers deep, unparalleled exposure to complex fund structures and global transactions spanning private debt, equity, and real assets, directly safeguarding the firm's legal standing.

Work hours: 10:00–19:00 (CEST)

Key Responsibilities

Advanced AML/KYC Program Execution & Due Diligence

• Transactional AML/KYC Support: Lead the end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) process for all transaction counterparties and vendors, applying standard and enhanced checks as required.

• Deal Flow Support: Provide crucial support for transaction closings by organizing, tracking, and coordinating the execution and filing of critical legal documentation for investments across all asset classes.

• Pre-Transaction Clearance: Support pre-transaction clearance for PE and credit deals, coordinating with external counsel and fund administrators before closing.

• Complex Due Diligence: Conduct thorough legal and regulatory analysis to identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and control persons for high-risk entities and non-standard fund structures, ensuring transparent documentation and fee tracking for client clarity.

• Cross-Mandate Consistency: Cross-reference counterparties across mandates to streamline KYC data and maintain consistency.

• Investor Onboarding: Support the CDD and EDD process for all fund investors, focusing on complex, multi-layered institutional and family office structures.

• Screening & Sanctions Management: Manage global sanctions and adverse media screening, efficiently investigating, documenting, and resolving all potential true matches and false positives in a legal documentation framework.

• Risk Mitigation & Reporting: Apply a legal risk-based approach to all compliance reviews, escalating high-risk matters (e.g., PEPs) to the MLRO/General Counsel with clear, concise, and professionally summarised reports.

• Periodic Review: Own and execute the periodic KYC refresh cycle, ensuring all legal and client files are rigorously maintained and compliant with all relevant global regulations.

Corporate Governance & Transaction Support 

• Legal Entity Management: Maintain the firm’s global legal entity database, corporate minute books, and statutory registers, ensuring strict corporate secretary compliance across all jurisdictions.

• Legal Documentation: Assist the legal team in the drafting and preparation of key fund and corporate legal documents, including side letters, board minutes, corporate resolutions, and secretary filings.

Compliance Administration & Process Improvement 

• Audit Readiness: Manage and prepare all relevant KYC/AML documentation and legal files for regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external diligence requests.

• Vendor Liaison: Act as a key paralegal point of contact for external counsel, fund administrators, and compliance technology vendors regarding the provision and validation of AML/KYC data.

• Process Efficiency: Propose and implement practical improvements to the firm's KYC/AML workflow and record-keeping systems, leveraging your experience in legal administration.

• Pricing Clarity: Assist in developing transparent AML/KYC pricing models for clients to eliminate billing ambiguity.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• 5+ years of AML/KYC, compliance, or cross-jurisdictional due diligence experience within a global bank, financial services shared service centers, fund administrator, or financial/corporate law firm.

• Strong knowledge of EU AMLDs, JMLSG guidance, and FATF recommendations, with familiarity with U.S. BSA/Patriot Act regulations considered an advantage.

• Expertise in executing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), complex UBO mapping across multiple jurisdictions, SOQ/SOF verification, and cross-border legal/regulatory analysis. 

• Strong analytical, documentation, and drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• High proficiency with AML/KYC screening software and entity management systems.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Proven ability to work independently, manage a heavy workload under tight deadlines, and thrive in a smaller, fast-paced team environment.

• Strong technical proficiency with compliance screening software and legal entity management systems.

Nice-to-Have:

• LLB/LLM 

• ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification

• Familiarity with legal or compliance tech (AI tools, document review platforms).

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience at the forefront of AI-enhanced legal services.

• Work with a diverse and innovative global client base, including leading financial institutions.

• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a tech-enabled environment.

• Join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team committed to collaboration and excellence.

• Learn from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions.

Global Benefits

• Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)

• Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.

• Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.

• Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.

• Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance based.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.

At Scissero, you’ll be part of a scale-up blending law and technology to create meaningful impact. If you’re excited about redefining the future of legal services with AI, apply now to join our team.

Inclusivity

At Scissero, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that varied perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.