MLRO/Responsable Du Controle
- Dublin Luxembourg City
- Permanent
- Full-time
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') and for a portfolio of Luxembourg domiciled investment funds.The successful candidate will be based in Dublin or Luxembourg and will have a senior role in the development and provision of the RC service in Luxembourg and will be expected to maintain and foster strong internal and external / client relationships.
As we seek to meet our growth targets, develop our people, create operational efficiencies, and improve the governance and client experience, there is an ongoing program of work, focused on developing our operating model across people, governance, clients, new business, oversight, technology and change. You will have a role in continuous development of the RC / MLRO service and supporting the overall program of work, while maintaining and fostering strong client relationships.You will be expected to work closely with other members of the AML Management team, your own functional team, cross-functional teams within Carne and within industry forums as applicable.What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?
- 8+ years' experience working in AML/KYC in the funds industry
- 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 Luxembourg domiciled Funds and delegates.
- Ability to travel to occasionally travel to Luxembourg (eg on a quarterly basis) and on an ad hoc basis as per client and/or regulatory needs.
- Additional differentiating factors will be 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 in working with Luxembourg domiciled Funds within an AML/KYC capacity or prior experience working as a Fund MLRO within the Funds industry.
- To act as Responsable du Contrôle ('RC') for certain funds of both the Carne ManCo/AIFM and/or stand-alone Fund RC mandate.
- Act as a first point of escalation of 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 keeping 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), 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 the local authorities and regulators.
- Where necessary, attend client pitches to promote Carne's RC service
- 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.
- 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