Senior Compliance Officer

About the role

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group providing end-to-end administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance services for the investment sector worldwide, with a global workforce of 6,500+ people and assets under administration exceeding US$857 billion. It works with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms. The overall goal of the Compliance function is to support the business strategy through an integrated risk and compliance culture and programme, protect the brand and reputation, and help the Board and Senior Management meet their statutory and regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in onboarding processes, including issuing compliance advice and risk assessments
• Maintain client files and carry out ongoing due diligence controls
• Perform periodic client and investor file reviews as part of the second line of defence
• Act as escalation point for the KYCTA team on investor reviews
• Prepare and file SAR/STR and prepare AML letters
• Support internal and external audits and follow-ups for the Depositary
• Strengthen the first line of defence culture and promote an effective compliance culture
• Regularly screen the client database against blacklists, press, and international sanctions, escalating when relevant
• Carry out compliance projects and ad hoc tasks assigned by the manager

Required profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance or an equivalent discipline
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a Compliance Officer role
• Fluent English; additional languages are an asset

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Good knowledge of AML and KYC for investment funds and other structures
• Strong understanding of the Luxembourg fund regulatory and legal framework