Company description

We are the premier global business, legal, and financial services company providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, we have locations and capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, with more than 7,500 employees. We are the business behind business.®

Working with us means entering a dynamic, international, and growth-oriented company. Diverse teams give us a competitive advantage and drive innovation. We’re committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people who create an environment where everyone is valued and respected. CSC is an equal opportunity employer.

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The position

As (Permanent) Compliance Officer 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 - Compliance, on new regulatory developments impacting the company
Assist 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
Analyse and implement 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
Prepare compliance reports to the Conducting Officers and to the Board
Advise and monitor follow-up on specific compliance matters jointly with the Conduction Officer in charge of Legal and Compliance
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 Conducting Officer – 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 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in the fund industry (preferably coming from fund management company / AIFM with relevant experience)
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