Job Description
Our Client is a fast-evolving investment firm in the process of obtaining its MiFID in Luxembourg.
They are seeking a Conducting Officer to lead its broker/dealer placing activities and associated finance and operations functions.
This strategic role requires a seasoned professional capable of ensuring regulatory compliance, operational robustness, and strong financial governance.
Your areas of responsibility:
Key Functional Responsibilities
- Personally oversee activities related to the placing of debt instruments, ensuring:
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
- Adherence to approved budgets and operational limits
- Transactional profitability and sustainable business growth
- Supervise trade execution and settlement, ensuring timely and accurate operations
- Advise clients (including portfolio companies) on structuring and timing of bond issuances
- Oversee communication with lead bookrunners and conclusion of buy/sell agreements
- Implement and monitor front-to-back trade processes, controls, and reconciliations
- Coordinate financial reporting and ensure transactions are accurately booked
- Collaborate closely with Risk and Compliance on limit monitoring and breach escalation
- Oversee junior staff and internal audit activities
- Support the preparation of internal and regulatory reports
Strategic & Regulatory Responsibilities (as Authorised Manager)
- Ensure effective day-to-day management in line with strategic objectives and regulatory expectations
- Define and implement business strategy within risk appetite and governance framework
- Maintain sound internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Promote a strong compliance and risk culture firm-wide
- Ensure adequate resources, systems, and infrastructure are in place
- Maintain robust oversight of the firm’s governance and risk profile
- Engage proactively with the CSSF, internal stakeholders, and the Board
- Lead corrective actions on operational or control deficiencies
- Monitor and adapt governance arrangements as needed
Your profile:
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in brokerage, trading, or placing of debt instruments
- University degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
- Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, trade execution, and MiFID II framework
- In-depth understanding of operational, financial, and post-trade processes
- Experience in liquidity and counterparty risk management
- Eligible for CSSF approval as an authorised manager (dirigeant agréé)
- Excellent command of English; French or German is a plus
- Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, and independence of mind
- Proven leadership with the ability to shape strategy and governance standards
Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Andrew Notter at andrew.notter@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process.
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