Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer - Europe | PAY-Risk And Compliance
Responsibilities:
Lead and/or participate in the Corporate Compliance programs relating to Luxembourg.
Completion of compliance assessments to a professional standard.
Designated point of contact with local regulatory bodies.
Primary day-to-day contact point for business line regulatory and compliance queries.
Development and implementation of one or more Policies/ Frameworks.
Timely and accurate submissions to regulatory bodies arising from requests/inspections.
Lead Compliance representative for FLOD led projects e.g. business expansion, acquisitions, new products and services etc.
Lead one or more of the initiatives under the Annual Compliance Plan.
Lead the implementation of regulatory change projects in the branch.
Design and delivery of compliance training to business units and/or corporate functions.
Oversight of the day to day execution of Compliance monitoring and testing in the Branch.
Distilling, drafting and presenting complicated issues and regulatory requirements to both internal and external stakeholders, including the drafting of explanatory guidelines/documentation as required.
Production of material for inclusion in Compliance reporting.
Regular attendance and presentations at an EFS Senior Operating Committee.
Other such duties as reasonably requested by Compliance management.
The job holder will be designated as local MLRO. This will include being authorised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier as the AML/CFT Compliance Officer of the Branch. The role holder will be responsible for the anti-money laundering compliance and reporting process consistent with EFS corporate model in addition to local Luxembourg requirements with a matrix reporting line to the EFS Head of Financial Crimes / Group MLRO based in Dublin. Responsibilities will include but not limited to;
Luxembourg governance functions and reporting (AML/CFT Compliance Officer).
Completion of AML risk assessments to a professional standard.
Build out a strong second line oversight for Luxembourg working with the EFCC function;
Enhance the AML program including but not exclusively AML/Economic Sanctions Risk Assessments and Local Country Requirements in accordance with guidelines or manuals issued by the Bank setting out the governance within those programs;
Overseeing that the implementation of the AML Program is consistent with regulatory expectations and industry practice for the Depositary business line;
Oversee contact with regulatory bodies in co-operation with the Elavon/U.S. Bank Regulatory Services teams;
Act as the point of escalation for the branch on AML /Economic Sanction matters
Facilitate, participate and consult in the execution of the Second and Third Line of Defence testing, Risk Assessment & Policy Implementation program and the business change program;
Promote the Financial Crime Compliance culture across the branch through active engagement with management, peers, direct reports, stakeholders, and other employees;
Provide clear guidance and credible challenge to senior business leaders in their implementation of Financial Crime controls;
Represent Depositary Luxembourg and Global Fund Services Luxembourg (where required) with other internal stakeholders promoting best practice and consistency across all jurisdictions including the Third Party AML Program.
Qualifications Required to perform your Role?
Strong previous experience (5 years plus) in a risk/compliance role, preferably in a credit institution and/or fund service provider.
Prior experience as MLRO preferred.
Industry certification in AML/Financial Crimes e.g. CAMS would be a plus.
Proven track record of working on own initiative and delivering practical outcomes to a professional standard.
Excellent assurance testing skills with an emphasis on evidence-based outcomes, prioritisation, issue management, and communication.
Excellent understanding of the financial services industry, with prior experience engaging with regulators and internal/external auditors preferable.
A relevant third level qualification (e.g. law, business, finance, Diploma in Compliance).
Fluency in English (both verbal and written) essential and ideally fluent in French.
Compliance experience within funds industry and/or experience as an MLRO an advantage.
Demonstrable experience of interaction and influencing at a senior level.