AML Officer, Luxembourg Fund Finance

Job Description

You will be part of the AML/KYC team, which is responsible for supporting both the AIFM and the underlying funds on all Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, and sanctions-related matters.

The team plays a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements by overseeing investor onboarding, ongoing due diligence, and the assessment of financial crime risks across the fund structures. It acts as a central point of coordination for AML/KYC topics, working closely with internal stakeholders, external service providers, and counterparties.

Given the lean team structure, the role offers broad exposure and requires a hands-on, pragmatic approach, with involvement in a variety of AML/KYC and sanctions-related activities.

Role

The AML Officer is responsible for the oversight of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) risks across the organization. The role focuses on providing oversight over external service providers (e.g. Transfer Agents such as Vistra, CSC) and performing due diligence on investors, counterparties and external third parties where required.

The AML Officer acts as a key advisory stakeholder to the business and supports governance, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to

• Fulfil regulatory obligations under the applicable Luxembourg AML/CTF framework
• Provide oversight of AML activities performed by external service providers (e.g. Transfer Agents)
• Ensure that adequate AML controls are applied across the full investor lifecycle, including investor onboarding, maintenance (including bank account updates) and ongoing AML monitoring.
• Perform and/or oversee AML due diligence on investors, counterparties and business partners, and external service providers and third parties
• Assess AML risk profiles and identify potential financial crime risks
• Act as escalation point for AML-related issues, including potential suspicious activity
• Ensure consistent application of AML documentation standards and regulatory expectations
• Maintain and apply a risk-based approach across all AML activities
• Coordinate effectively with key internal stakeholders (Investment Team, Treasury/Finance, Legal and Investor Relations teams)

You

We are looking for a motivated individual holding a relevant degree and 2-5 years of full-time experience in a similar role. You are coming from a role with strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulatory requirements within the Luxembourg and EU framework, as well as sound understanding of financial crime risks impacting investment structures and funds.

We look for the following in a candidate

• Ability to assess AML risks associated with investors, counterparties and service providers
• Demonstrated experience in conducting AML KYC due diligence and performing oversight of third-party providers
• Ability to review, assess and evaluate external AML control frameworks with minimal supervision
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex AML risks and supporting documentation
• Ability to produce clear, structured and concise reporting
• High level of attention to detail and consistency in review processes
• Good judgement and the ability to prioritize own workload, with the ability to objectively review processes and stakeholders
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates responsiveness in a changing and evolving regulatory environment, with a high willingness to go beyond BAU activities and flexibly support new and ad hoc deliverables as they arise
• Effective prioritization skills to manage workload in line with regulatory requirements and business needs

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.

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CIP Fund Solutions' commitment to diversity and inclusion

CIP Fund Solutions is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard.

A diverse workforce allows CIP Fund Solutions to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.