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Conducting Officer & Head of Financial Crime Governance

Location: 

Luxembourg, LU

ABOUT US:

 

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

 

We are seeking a skilled and qualified compliance professional to serve as the CO Risk & Compliance & RR for the Luxembourg entity Alter Domus Fund Services (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. and act as Head of Financial Crime Governance, Policy & Advisory for the Group. You will perform the role of Conducting Officer Risk & Compliance (CO) and Responsable du respect des obligations (RR) for Alter Domus Fund Services (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. (“ADFSL”) and lead the Group Financial Crime Governance, Policy & Advisory team. The role will report to the Group Head of Financial Crime as well as the local Board of Directors, with direct access to local and AD Group compliance support functions. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 


As Conducting Officer for ADFSL; 

    • Oversee identification, assessment, and monitoring of compliance risks across all business activities, products, and client relationships; design and supervise execution of risk-based compliance monitoring programs and thematic reviews with clear scope, testing approaches, and escalation mechanisms across first and second lines of defence
    • Maintain breach registers, coordinate remediation activities, and determine reportability obligations to CSSF and investors; track and validate timely closure of agreed remediation actions using a risk-based approach
    • Serve as primary contact for CSSF regulator in line with Alter Domus Regulatory Engagement protocols; coordinate regulatory inspections, manage regulatory notifications and communications, and respond to ad hoc information requests
    • Ensure accurate and timely submission of annual compliance reports and all required regulatory reporting obligations
    • Advise senior management and Board on regulatory matters and compliance issues; report regularly on compliance and key risks
    • Maintain oversight of the fund administration and depositary's risk management framework, risk appetite statement, and operational risk identification, monitoring and mitigation strategies
    • Monitor business continuity framework, conflict of interest management and personal account dealing policy compliance
  • Act as Responsible Officer (RR) for AML/CFT Compliance of ADFSL
  • Define and maintain the Group AML/CFT Framework including Risk Appetite policies, and key risk indicators
  • Develop and implement the Financial Crime Risk methodologies and tools, including country, customer, product & services and sector risk rating methodologies
  • Establish ownership and oversight and operationalisation of Group financial crime policies, standards, and guidance ensuring adequate policies and controls are in place for all regulated entities across the Alter Domus Group
  • Monitor financial crime regulatory developments through horizon scanning; assess impact and advise on implementation requirements
  • Develop comprehensive financial crime training programs, culture, and awareness initiatives
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of financial crime & compliance professionals
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders and other heads of Risk & Compliance
  • Develop team capabilities and talent pipeline; actively manage performance and deliver transformation initiatives
  • Role model a high-performance culture with clear accountabilities and scalable processes

 

YOUR PROFILE

 

  • Deep knowledge of Luxembourg and EU regulatory frameworks (AIFMD, AML) applicable to fund industry.
  • You have 10+ years of relevant depositary and fund administration experience and have served as a CO and RR in Luxembourg.
  • You have a demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong working relationship with the regulator.
  • You have experience in managing and developing a team of Compliance and/or Financial Crime professionals.
  • You have a deep understanding of financial crime laws and regulations and related systems and controls with knowledge of financial crime systems.
  • You have a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • You have strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  • A relevant professional Compliance or Financial Crime qualification is essential.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

 

Our global benefits also include:

  • Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
  • 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

 

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

 

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