Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• As Deal Flow Compliance Officer, you review and validate high‑risk and complex KYC files escalated by Ayvens entities, assessing risks related to AML/CFT, corruption, international sanctions, ESG and reputational exposure.
• You act as a trusted advisor to local Compliance teams, providing guidance on complex due diligence cases, sanctions/PEP hits and corporate structures, while ensuring alignment with Group standards.
• You serve as a key escalation point to Société Générale, contribute to Group‑level governance and decision‑making, and produce clear reporting and dashboards for management committees.
• You also support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing trends, identifying incidents, emerging risks, and contributing to training, awareness and process optimization across the Group.
• Your profile
• Education & experience
• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Law, Finance, Audit or Risk Management
• Initial or confirmed experience in KYC / AML / Compliance or internal audit
• Experience within an international or regulated environment is a strong asset
• Languages
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Professional proficiency in French (written and spoken) required
• Technical & analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, anti‑corruption and international sanctions frameworks
• Ability to analyze sanctions/PEP screening results and adverse media, and differentiate true risks from false positives
• Solid understanding of complex KYC cases and corporate structures
• Excellent synthesis and decision‑making skills, including for senior audiences
• Strong command of MS Office (VBA is a plus)
• Personal & behavioral skills
• Rigorous, autonomous and proactive
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively
• Capacity to explain, justify and defend Compliance positions, including refusals
• Strong sense of internal client service and accountability
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, fast‑moving international environment
• Demonstrated independence, integrity.
• Why join Ayvens?
• A strategic Compliance role with Group‑wide visibility Direct exposure to high‑risk, complex international cases A collaborative and expert Compliance community An organization where Compliance is a business enabler, not just a control function Real opportunities within a major international Group
• Why Ayvens?
• Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the s

Benefits

Additional Information

At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move. Environment Subsidiary of the Société Générale Group, Ayvens, born from the merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, is the global leader in operational car leasing and sustainable mobility solutions, present in over 40 countries. Ayvens supports international clients by acting as a trusted partner, enabling them to focus on their core business while we manage, finance and optimize their vehicle fleets in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. At Group level, Ayvens SA plays a strategic role in governance, risk management and coordination, fostering synergies across regions and ensuring regulatory excellence worldwide. Your role & mission As Deal Flow Compliance Coordinator - KYC, you are a key player in the Group Compliance framework, ensuring that Ayvens complies with Société Générale Group requirements as well as national and international regulations. You act as a central expert and escalation point for complex and high ‑ risk KYC cases, contributing directly to the protection of the Group against financial crime, corruption, sanctions and reputational risks. This position offers a unique blend of technical expertise, international coordination and strategic exposure.

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