Conducting Officer Compliance and AML

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conducting Officer - Compliance & AML (CSSF approved)

AIFM

Location: Luxembourg

Permanent, full time (40 hrs, Monday to Friday)

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing AIFM and contribute actively to its development and evolution. The Conducting Officer - Compliance & AML will report to the Board of Managers and the Head of AIFM.

The position

As Conducting Officer - Compliance & AML you will be responsible for a wide range of activities. Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Keep up-to-date with regulatory developments in the industry, provide analysis to the Conducting Officer Committee, Board of Managers and CSC Group Compliance, on new regulatory developments impacting the company
• Lead the AIFM in complying with the obligations under the AIFM regulations, guidelines, circulars and laws
• Identify and assess the compliance risk of the AIFM including AML/CFT risk as well as applicable laws and regulations
• Conduct analysis and implementation of all relevant legal and regulatory changes for AIFMs
• Ensure compliance of the existing policies and procedures
• Strengthen the internal control system
• Setup and execute compliance checks according to the compliance monitoring plan
• Conduct and assess result from the on-site monitoring and testing on designated controls defined within the Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Draft/review policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date
• Responsible for compliance and AML reports to the Conducting Officers Committee and to the Board of Managers
• Responsible for compliance and AML reports to the CSC Group Compliance
• Advise and monitor follow-up on specific compliance matters jointly with the Conduction Officer in charge of Legal
• Ensure good corporate governance (reporting, conducting officers' meetings, board meetings)
• Undertake Client Due Diligence and ongoing reviews in compliance with the anti-money laundering requirements
• Standardize existing processes, maintain procedures up-to-date, develop and implement procedures when necessary
• Perform and execute the AML/CTF procedure performing AML/KYC checks on new clients i.e. initiators, investors, delegates and assets
• Support the identification, mitigation and management of AML related risks; reporting and escalation of such risks as needed
• Support preparation of AML trainings and the maintenance of the training register Process regular screening and maintenance of the client database against blacklists, international sanctions, press and escalate when relevant
• Consult projects with compliance and regulatory expertise
• Ensure awareness of staff on compliance matters
• Ensure the regulatory compliance of the funds setup
• Undertake Compliance projects and ad hoc additional tasks as assigned by the Board of Managers and CSC Group Compliance
• Correspond with regulatory bodies (CSSF, BaFin, FMA, auditors, etc.) and maintenance of related files
• Prepare external and internal audit and/or other periodic and/or ad hoc regulatory visits

Your profile

• Have a degree in Law or Business Administration, a relevant post-graduate degree or certification (e.g. CFA, CPA, CAMS) is a plus
• Have minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the fund industry (preferably coming from fund management company / AIFM with relevant experience)
• Have in best case experience as a conducting officer for compliance and AML (CSSF approved conducting officer)
• Excellent understanding of the laws and regulations relevant to the funds industry (especially AIFM and AML/CFT regulations)
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex compliance issues to a range of stakeholders, including senior management, legal teams, and regulators
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks while balancing business needs and objectives
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to conduct thorough and accurate risk assessments and reviews
• Experience in managing relationships with regulators and external auditors
• Be proactive, organized and flexible
• Polyvalent, excellent ability to set priorities and respect and deliver within deadlines
• Positive, self-confident, open-minded, dynamic and long-term thinking
• Practical experience in a comparable position and interest in Compliance and AML/CFT relevant topics
• Have strong drafting skills in English with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; further language skills like French and/or German are considered as a plus
• Have a client focus with a solution mindset and a hands-on approach
• Have proven ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
• Autonomous with an excellent team spirit with good communication skills

ABOUT US

At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.

• We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.

When applying for this role, please note that additional background checks may be carried out and an original of your criminal record (n*3) may be requested as evidence of integrity justified with regard to the specific needs of the position to be filled.

WHY WORK WITH CSC?

At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.

• We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.