Assist upon request the Directors and Heads of department on compliance matters (analyse the issue, conduct research and edit opinions, articles or other documents related)

Assist, from a Compliance point of view, the Head of Legal during the preparation, drafting, negotiation and review of all legal contracts and documents for the ManCo and its clients 

Anticipate and beware of compliance risks threatening the ManCo and keep updated on new laws and regulations which could impact its business 

Maintain/up-date Compliance Monitoring Plan of the ManCo as appropriate and carry out the related regular on going compliance checks and controls 

Prepare ad hoc reporting for the Board and Management of the ManCo in relation to the on-going compliance checks and controls performed according to the internal Compliance Monitoring Plan of the ManCo 

As part of regulatory watch duties perform detailed reviews of specific regulatory issues to establish the impact on internal systems and procedures and the up-date the appropriate log 

Perform AML/KYC reviews on clients, counterparties, delegates and asset portfolios. Assess client risk prior to account opening and conduct ongoing monitoring of business partner (name screening included) and relevant counterparties of the ManCo. Perform regular ex-ante and ongoing Due Diligence on distributors, delegated portfolio managers and advisers and fund administrations; 

Reply to/Deal with third parties Due Diligence requests on the ManCo, fill-in related forms and keep updated ManCo corporate documentation (RCS extract, authorized signatory lists, beneficial owners’ declaration, AML letters, Wolfsberg Questionnaires, etc…) 

Give advice and support to staff on compliance related matters, such as ManCo governance aspects, AML/CTF, MIFID, FATCA/CRS, QI, Data Protection etc… 

Review and/or update and/or prepare internal policies and procedures according to the regulation from time to time applicable and maintain the internal Procedure Manual updated

Support the compliance team of the Italian Branch of the ManCo in performing regular compliance checks and controls on the Branch 

Manage and update internal Due Diligence and AML databases of the ManCo (e.g. Cascade, WorldCheck, etc…), as well as CSSF applications (e.g, AML Market Entry Form)

Assist in the preparation of annual closing reporting of the ManCo for CSSF, Internal Auditors, External Auditors purposes. 

Ensure the record keeping and management information system, including the record keeping of correspondences with regulators 

Participate and lead (where required) specific working groups or projects implementing new regulation and liaise with external advisors as appropriate

Support the departments of the ManCo in the absence of other team members. 

Provide standard and ad-hoc information and data reports to regulators, Board, auditors and Group 2. 

Master’s degree or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline 

3-4 years of experience in a Management Company in the same role. 

Extensive knowledge of the regulatory framework (UCITS, AIFMD, CESR/ESMA guidelines) and willingness to expand 

Experience with office package and in particular Excel, Word and Power Point 

Advanced knowledge of Excel application (in particular for large datasheets organization, management and queries) 

Languages: Italian is an asset. Fluent English and/or French are required. 

Be Smooth and flexible, curious and keen to learn. 

Follow-up on internal procedures, industry rules and regulations and report their evolution to the Head of Compliance & Legal Department 

Ensure the ongoing identification, assessment and management of compliance risks relating to the current and future activities of the ManCo 

Develop and ensure the implementation and drafting of Compliance related policies/procedures according to local, European and international laws

​Ensure daily tasks as Compliance Officer and, as the case may be, specific other operational tasks from time to time requested by the Management