Conducting Officer (Executive Director) – Compliance & AML

A unique opportunity for an individual considering a step up in your career and the opportunity to pursue your dreams.

As an Executive Director in the Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk Function, this is a unique an exciting opportunity to take up a Conducting Officer role for the largest management company in Luxembourg. It will provide you with exposure to a dynamic and expanding business which is active in both the public and private fund space. The role is a good fit for you if you are curious, innovative and a thought leader, ready for the next challenge in your career.

Job responsibilities in relation to the Luxembourg Compliance team:

• Act as the Conducting Officer responsible for Compliance & AML for our Luxembourg management company and alternative investment fund manager (“JPMAME”)
• Work with the AM EMEA Head of CCOR and the board appointed Compliance Officer to set and implement strategic priorities
• Manage relationships with the CSSF, the CBI and other regulators, including handling inspections, visits and responding to information requests
• Design and oversee the implementation of JPMorgan’s Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk program for JPMAME and its branches, including monitoring, testing, policies, risk assessments and training
• Support the AM business, the CEO and other Conducting Officers by providing advice and guidance on compliance issues and escalate important matters to AM senior management
• Prepare and submit Compliance reports to various committees and legal entity boards
• Maintain the JPMAME Compliance Policy & Charter and other compliance function frameworks
• Review staffing and expertise, including the use and understanding of AI, Technology and Data strategies
• Ensure HR practices like performance management, team enablement and hiring are followed
• Work with other CCOR employees in the region and overseas offices where Luxembourg funds are marketed or distributed, to ensure coordinated identification and coverage of risk
• Stay up to date with regulations, especially, UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II, AML/CTF, GDPR, DORA and SFDR

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience as a CSSF approved Compliance Officer or Conducting Officer
• At least 10 years of experience in financial services sector
• Professional qualification in Compliance & Risk Management, Law or Finance
• Strategic thinker who can set priorities and act independently
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
• Confident and persuasive, able to motivate colleagues and support a positive compliance and risk management culture
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Strong technical and data analysis skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience of working in the asset management sector
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg regulations for investment funds, including both open and closed end alternative funds
• Experience with cross-border fund distribution