Conducting Officer - Compliance & AML (CSSF approved)

Conducting Officer - Compliance & AML (CSSF approved)

Department: AIFM

Location: #Luxembourg

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

#Hybrid

*** Please note that only candidates who are currently approved by the CSSF as Conducting Officers will be considered for this role. ***

What you’ll do for us

As the Conducting Officer responsible for Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), you will oversee a broad range of activities to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk within the AIFM. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Stay informed of the latest regulatory developments affecting the industry and provide detailed analysis to the Conducting Officer Committee, Board of Managers, and CSC Group Compliance.
• Lead the AIFM’s compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, circulars, and laws under the AIFM regulatory framework.
• Identify, assess, and manage compliance and AML/CFT risks related to the AIFM, including relevant laws and regulatory obligations.
• Analyze and implement all pertinent legal and regulatory changes impacting AIFMs.
• Ensure continuous compliance with existing policies and procedures, strengthening internal controls where necessary.
• Develop and execute compliance monitoring plans, including on-site monitoring and testing of designated controls.
• Draft, review, and update policies and procedures to maintain alignment with current regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit compliance and AML reports to the Conducting Officer Committee, Board of Managers, and CSC Group Compliance.
• Collaborate with the Conducting Officer responsible for Legal to advise on and monitor specific compliance issues.
• Promote good corporate governance by facilitating reporting and organizing conducting officers’ and board meetings.
• Conduct Client Due Diligence and ongoing AML reviews in line with anti-money laundering regulations.
• Standardize and maintain up-to-date procedures, and develop new processes as required.
• Execute AML/CTF procedures, including AML/KYC checks on new clients such as initiators, investors, delegates, and assets.
• Support identification, mitigation, and management of AML-related risks, ensuring timely reporting and escalation.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of AML training programs and training registers.
• Conduct regular client database screening against blacklists, international sanctions, and media sources, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide compliance and regulatory expertise to support various projects.
• Foster staff awareness on compliance matters.
• Ensure regulatory compliance during fund setup processes.
• Manage compliance projects and additional tasks as assigned by the Board of Managers and CSC Group Compliance.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (CSSF, BaFin, FMA, auditors, etc.) and maintain related documentation.
• Prepare for external and internal audits, as well as other periodic or ad hoc regulatory inspections.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Experience as a CSSF-approved Conducting Officer for Compliance and AML.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in the fund industry, preferably within a fund management company or AIFM.
• Deep knowledge of laws and regulations governing the funds industry, especially AIFM and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex compliance matters to senior management, legal teams, and regulators.
• Strategic thinker with strong risk anticipation and mitigation skills, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail for thorough risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Experience managing relationships with regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Proactive, well-organized, and adaptable with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Versatile and capable of working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Positive, self-confident, open-minded, dynamic, and focused on long-term success.
• Practical experience in a similar role with a keen interest in Compliance and AML/CFT topics.
• Strong drafting and writing skills in English, with high accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of French and/or German is a plus.
• Client-focused with a solution-oriented and hands-on approach.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain excellent team collaboration and communication.

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.

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.