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Senior Client Due Diligence officer

Location: 

Luxembourg, LU

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 149.2 billion in assets under management and more than 1800 professionals across 20 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

 

In this position you will act as a senior member of the Asset Due Diligence ('ADD') team, who  contributes to the development of AML expertise and to the compliance assurance responsibility of the team as a first line team. Group operates an ADD team which oversees the execution on investments AML matters by our service providers. In this role the candidate and the wider ADD team operate in close conjunction with a number of stakeholders including investment and compliance teams, as well as service providers which support in this area.  

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with AML on investment requirements across the globe, with a focus on Luxembourg, Cayman and Guernsey.  

 

Your tasks will include:

  • Assisting in the development and implementation of the AML on Assets program, and ensuring its expansion and adaptation to meet upcoming regulatory expectations in the investments sector
  • Maintaining a state of the art, risk-based control testing program on AML on Assets service providers, for a variety of areas, such as screening, transaction monitoring and maintenance of comprehensive ADD files
  • Maintaining and implementing a robust AML oversight program on AML/CFT on ADD service providers, including developing the content of due diligence questionnaires, due diligence sessions and ongoing monitoring controls
  • Drive service providers to deliver quality and performance in accordance with the team's expectations
  • Drawing up and/or strengthening AML/CFT/ADD processes/operations to ensure an appropriate governance framework for Partners Group and for all the funds it manages
  • Performing four-eye validation checks and acting as a reviewer/critical challenge to ADD service providers
  • Leading and making significant contributions to local and global AML/CFT/ADD team projects with tight deadlines as well as significantly contributing to cross-team/inter-departmental projects
  • Ensuring that operations, especially within the AIFM or similar regulated Partners Group entities, at fund level and within the AML/CFT service providers are fit for purpose and can withstand regulatory scrutiny in line with regulatory requirements applying to Partners Group across the globe
  • Proactively engaging with investment-facing staff to problem solve, think critically and maintain a business-friendly relationship while enforcing a strong controls culture

 

What we expect

 

  • This is a position suited to a professional with a minimum of 5 – 7 years of relevant AML-focused experience in the funds industry and private markets space
  • While the role will have exposure to other jurisdictions, we expect candidates to have a solid and proven expertise in Luxembourg AML/CFT law, including an in-depth understanding and implementing the CSSF's regulatory expectations and the Luxembourg market standards
  • Experience in understanding and working with investment structures, such as depositary/asset verification functions will be considered a significant plus
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in law, finance or related certifications in AML compliance (e.g. CAMS)
  • Candidates should excel at translating regulatory requirements into operation and driving service providers to deliver
  • The ideal candidate would also have audit and/or control testing/compliance assurance skills
  • The ability to work independently
  • Proactive, focused attitude towards work and an ability to plan and consistently meet deadlines
  • The job requires impeccable spoken and written English

 

What we offer

 

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded.

 

We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

  • Professional, international working environment

  • Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company

  • Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities

  • Competitive compensation package, including performance based annual bonus

  • Lunch allowance

  • 25 vacation days

  • One-month fully paid sabbatical after every five years of employment

 


 

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