Alternative Funds Associate (m/f). Luxemburgo

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join our global Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department. The primary responsibility of the Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Departrment is to ensure JPMSE duties towards AML and Registration are monitored in line with the regulation as well as the JPMSE standards.

As an Alternative Funds Associate in Alternatives Team, you will be in charge of the day to day activity of the AML Onboarding team, In addition, part of your responsibilities will be Sanctions and PEP screening at onboarding.

Job Responsibilities:

    Ensure that all Investor and Agent records on the Transfer Agency register are compliant with all AML policies and procedures.

    Ensure compliance with Luxembourg Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering regulations together with internal local and group policy when assessing Investor and Agent documentation.

    Work closely with internal Compliance as well the Compliance and MLRO of the Funds when reviewing complex account opening requests and seek appropriate solutions.

    Attend client meeting and Due Diligence calls/Meetings.

    Identify and escalate risk issues in accordance with internal risk policies

    Ensure procedures update according to new policies and regulations, governance and recertification.

    Monitor regular staff training on AML Red flags.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

    Master's Degree or Equivalent

    Minimum 3 years' work experience in a similar position

    Excellent overall knowledge of the Luxembourg Fund Industry and especially on the Transfer Agent activity

    Very good understanding of local anti-money laundering laws  rules and regulations  in particular circulars and laws issued by the CSSF as relates to  AML/CFT e.g. CSSF Regulation 12-02 AML Law of 12 November 2004, 4th and 5th AML Directive

    Extensive relevant Compliance AML and data privacy experience or other related experience e.g. legal, risk management, audit etc

    Proven experience in team management

    Client facing skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

    Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements

    SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience

    A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

    Strong leadership skills to work across all levels of the organisation and bringing teams together to achieve result