Fcc Senior Officer

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities. To help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

About M&G Luxembourg S.A.

The M&G group has maintained presence in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg since 2002. Our business comprises a Super Management Company (M&G Luxembourg S.A., “MGL”) managing and distributing circa 100bn of AuM across a wide range of UCITS, real estate, private equity, credit and other alternative funds domiciled in Luxembourg and Ireland. MGL also acts as the global distributor of all funds under management via a network of third party distributor and 7 European branches

Role and Context

This is a key role within the Financial Crime Compliance Team. The role holder will therefore need to be flexible and proactive in order to maintain and enhance the necessary compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities for this role:
Responsible for the delivery and management of a range of activities including:

- Support for the on‐boarding and ongoing monitoring of new third party service providers/appointed delegates. This includes maintaining a rolling due diligence calendar, collect relevant management information and KPIs, perform due diligence visits.
- Support MGL’s 1st line FCC team in the onboarding and ongoing due diligence performed on MGL distributors and intermediaries, address all escalated queries.
- Acting as FCC 2nd line first point of contact for AML High Risk escalations received from appointed transfer agents and attend regular oversight meetings. You will analyse, understand and respond to such escalations in a timely and pragmatic manner, and support the relevant reporting requirements.
- Oversight of the appointed investment manager’s performance of due diligence on fund assets, ensuring receipt of regular KPIs and performing regular oversight calls and follow up actions. Act as FCC 2nd line for escalated name screening and high risk cases.
- Support the FCC Operations Manager in the production of New Product FCC Risk Assessments and required regulatory filings with the CSSF or the AED.
- Prepare and submit relevant management information for key internal governance fora and committees such as but not limited to, the MGL and Fund Boards, and participate in the preparation of external regulatory filings to Luxembourg and foreign regulatory authorities.
- Support the ongoing internal and external AML audits.
- Assist in the monitoring, oversight of and adherence to AML/CFT operational controls forming part of the Luxembourg Financial Crime Compliance Monitoring Plan.
- Support key international growth projects impacting MGL.
- Promoting M&G Group and Luxembourg’s values and culture to all Financial Crime Compliance team stakeholders

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

- Minimum of 6 years of relevant AML experience in the Luxembourg asset management industry (experience within an AIFM or Transfer Agent considered a plus)
- Demonstrates a professional and practical knowledge of the Luxembourg AML regulatory framework, asset management industry and ecosystem.
- Precise understanding of different Luxembourg fund structures, legal regimes, distribution and operating models.

Job & Personal Skills:

- Excellent English written and oral communication skills, knowledge of another language such as French, Spanish, Italian a plus;
- Ability to conceptualise and explain complex issues in a simple manner;
- Good knowledge of Excel (macros, pivot table, etc). Data analytics software as Power BI is a plus;
- Strong analytical skills, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to multitask, think outside the box and stay pragmatic;
- Displays high standards and professionalism, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Supportive team player, displaying positive attitude and collegiate/ cohesive approach to work and worklife;
- Delegate appropriately and provide regular feedback and coaching;
- Be proactive, pragmatic, demonstrate well considered judgments and anticipate emerging risks.

Desirable Qualifications:

- University Degree (i.e. Masters) or equivalent experience
- Professionally recognised industry qualification(s) in FCC; AML; Fraud; Sanctions; Anti Bribery & Corruption considered a plus.

Compliance Department values
- To provide quality outcomes in everything that we do;
- To be pro‐active in our approach and consistent in o