Legal & Compliance Officer

European Capital Partners (Luxembourg) S.
A. (“ECP”) is a Luxembourg-based asset management boutique managing its portfolios based on a consistent entrepreneurial value investing approach. ECP offers the possibility of product development as well as tailor-made solutions for complex needs. This offer is rounded off by our extensive and high-quality product range dedicated to the promoters of investment products, for example UCITS funds or alternative investment funds. We are a regulated “Super-ManCo” and our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice

we offer
, covering all legal, regulatory, and advisory aspects of doing fund and discretionary portfolio management business in Luxembourg. Our firm provides services to international and domestic clients in investment funds (UCITS and alternative investment funds), discretionary portfolio management, and investment management. Job Title:
• Legal & Compliance Officer Your role:
• Assisting the Legal & Compliance team with the day-to-day legal, regulatory and compliance activities of ECP, its managed entities and clients.
• Drafting, reviewing and assisting with the negotiation of legal agreements, corporate documentation, fund documentation and other legal documents.
• Supporting the legal establishment, maintenance and administration of investment funds, including UCITS and alternative investment funds, and assisting with related regulatory filings.
• Assisting with the implementation, maintenance and periodic review of internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Performing initial and periodic AML/CFT due diligence on clients, investors, fund initiators, counterparties and other relevant parties, including the collection and review of identification documents and supporting evidence.
• Conducting ongoing AML/CFT monitoring, including transaction monitoring, name screening, sanctions screening and adverse media checks, and escalating potential red flags where appropriate.
• Assisting with investor onboarding, KYC reviews and the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date AML/CFT records and registers.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, surveys and notifications to the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) and other competent authorities, as applicable.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of compliance monitoring plans, performing controls, documenting findings and following up on remediation actions.
• Supporting the preparation of Board and committee meetings, including the coordination of meeting materials, drafting of minutes and follow-up on action points.
• Maintaining and updating corporate governance documentation, including registers of authorised signatories, conflicts of interest, complaints and personal transactions, as applicable.
• Assisting with the preparation of AML/CFT reports, compliance reports and other periodic reporting required by the relevant governing bodies and regulatory framework.
• Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and inspections, including the preparation of supporting documentation and follow-up on recommendations.
• Assisting with the organisation and monitoring of mandatory AML/CFT, MiFID II and other relevant regulatory training for employees and Board members.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to ECP, its activities and the investment funds under its management, and assisting with the assessment and implementation of applicable requirements.
• Supporting interactions with regulators, auditors, depositaries, administrators, external legal advisers and other service providers.
• Performing other duties reasonably assigned by the Legal & Compliance Team.

Your profile
• University degree in Law, preferably with a focus on financial services, banking, investment funds or business law.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in legal, compliance, AML/CFT or regulatory matters, preferably within a Luxembourg financial services firm, investment fund manager, AIFM, management company or law firm.
• Good understanding of Luxembourg and European legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to investment funds and financial services.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, including customer due diligence, beneficial ownership identification, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and ongoing monitoring.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework applicable to UCITS, alternative investment funds, AIFMs and/or investment firms will be considered an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CAMS/ACAMS, ICA or equivalent AML/CFT or compliance qualifications, will be considered an advantage.
• Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients and external service providers.
• Excellent command of English; French and/or German will be considered an advantage.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate complex or sensitive matters.
• A proactive, pragmatic and “can-do” attitude, combined with discretion, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.

We offer
• An attractive and competitive compensation package.
• Excellent internal training and opportunities to develop your legal and compliance expertise.
• An entrepreneurial working environment that prioritises collaboration, initiative and continuous improvement.
• A challenging role within a regulated asset management organisation.
• A multicultural environment where we promote diversity, talent and ideas.
• The opportunity to work and interact with a wide variety of specialists across Legal & Compliance, Operations, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management and investment fund services. If you are a motivated legal or compliance professional looking to develop your career within a dynamic asset management environment, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of the ECP family.