Job Details: Money Laundering Reporting Officer / Responsable Du Controle
Location(s): Dublin
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Governance, Legal & Compliance
Who are we looking for?
Carne is looking for an experienced AML / KYC specialist to join our growing AML Client Advisory team. In this position, you will act as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) and Responsable du Contrôle (‘RC’) for a portfolio of Luxembourg domiciled investment funds. The successful candidate will be based in Dublin and will have a senior role in the development and provision of the RC service in Luxembourg, maintaining and fostering strong internal and external/client relationships. You will have a role in continuous development of the RC / MLRO service while supporting the overall program of work.
You will be expected to work closely with other members of the AML Management team, your own functional team, and cross-functional teams within Carne and industry forums as applicable.
What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?
* 8+ years’ experience in a similar senior role
* University degree (or equivalent qualification) and ideally with the relevant Compliance or Legal qualification.
* Comprehensive knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulation in terms of AML/CTF for Irish and/or Luxembourg domiciled Funds and delegates.
* Ability to occasionally travel to Luxembourg (e.g., on a quarterly basis) and on an ad hoc basis as per client and/or regulatory needs.
* Additional differentiating factors include exposure to Luxembourg Funds and experience in performing KYA (Know Your Asset) due diligence.
* Eligibility for approval from the CSSF to act as RC.
* Prior experience working with Luxembourg domiciled Funds within an AML/KYC capacity or prior experience as a Fund MLRO within the Funds industry.
What is the role and your responsibilities?
* Act as Responsable du Contrôle (‘RC’) for certain funds of both the Carne ManCo/AIFM and/or stand-alone Fund RC mandate.
* Act as the first point of escalation for any AML related issues from the AML Client Services team, Administrator(s), the Fund Board(s), the Company’s Investment Manager, and Distributors.
* Monitor legal and regulatory communications and updates with respect to AML / CFT and keep the Board(s) up to date.
* Manage the Funds' compliance with AML / CFT laws and regulations.
* Review the KPIs received from relevant stakeholders including but not limited to internal AML Client Services teams, Administrator(s), Distributor(s), and Investment Manager(s).
* Perform Due Diligence on those stakeholders and prepare due diligence reports for the Boards of the respective funds.
* Review and approve annual Risk Assessments and quarterly RC / MLRO reports.
* Act as point of contact with local authorities and regulators.
* Attend client pitches to promote Carne’s RC service where necessary.
* Analyse the rules affecting the Management Company/AIFM business and monitor regulatory and financial crime related legislative changes.
* Consistently review the AML/CTF policies and desk procedures to comply with relevant regulations.
* Maintain a robust Compliance culture.
* Oversee, approve, and escalate financial crime concerns.
What competencies do you require?
* Team Player
* Personable, enthusiastic, and pro-active
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to speak confidently at Board level.
* Client focused and solution orientated
* Ability to analyse complex issues.
* Organised
* Flexible and receptive to change
* Resilient
Who is Carne Group?
Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman, and Channel Islands.
Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work, and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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