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Legal Manager - Deal Execution

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

33626

Published date:

09-12-2024

Summary

Legal Manager - Deal Execution

Anderson Wise is pleased to assist an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (Luxembourg-based AIFM) in its search for a Legal Manager for the deal execution team to work closely with the Deal Execution Lead, wider Deal Execution team members, the Transaction Team as well as external stakeholders and take responsibility for all deal execution tasks.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Legal professional with M&A deal experience and Corporate Law to be part of a dynamic, multicultural and friendly team.

Your responsibilities:

Deal Execution:

Coordinate operational matters for portfolio acquisitions and add-ons
Establish and oversee holding structures
Review and prepare legal/funding documentation
Handle investment-related payments and approvals
Review bid letters, press releases, and interest indications
Prepare and review transaction fund flows
Coordinate restructuring projects and exit processes
Manage management incentive plan (MIP) transactions
Monitor investment records and documentation
Review LPA restrictions and handle deal-related queries
Support process automation and infrastructure development

Administrative & General:

Handle ownership assessments and regulatory filings
Manage insurance coverages and transaction costs
Maintain document filing systems
Build relationships with deal teams and stakeholders
Supervise and train junior staff
Coordinate with external administrators and advisors

Your Profile:

Legal Professional qualification (bar exam, ICSA or similar)
From 3 years relevant experience (preferably in private equity or fund administration)
Solid experience in Deal execution processes and Legal documentation review
You are Detail-oriented - crucial for handling complex legal documents and financial structures
You are Organised - managing multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously
You have a Mentoring mindset for training junior staff

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Valerie Potier valerie.potier@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

When using our services, our clients require that we introduce candidates already in possession of a valid Luxembourg work permit. If this is not your case, we regret to inform you we will not be able to consider your application.

We take your privacy as our utmost concern and we manage your data with highest degree of confidentiality. Before applying to any of our opportunities, we invite you to read our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Senior Legal Counsel

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

33566

Published date:

09-12-2024

Summary

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel - Private Family Office

Location: Luxembourg

We are selecting a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to co-work with another Senior Legal Counsel, joining our client's prestigious Private Family Office based in Luxembourg.

You will play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal counsel and overseeing all legal matters across our diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee company-wide legal initiatives and projects, providing insightful counsel to drive strategic decision-making.
Offer expert guidance on corporate structuring and organization, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Manage the establishment, management, and dissolution of companies and funds across multiple jurisdictions.
Draft, review, and evaluate a variety of legal documents to support business objectives, including contracts, agreements, and memoranda.
Conduct thorough reviews of contracts and paperwork related to private equity and real estate transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Analyze documentation associated with investments undertaken by various entities within the organization.
Manage trademark affairs at the group level, safeguarding intellectual property rights.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to legal and compliance standards.
Proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to senior management.
Deliver comprehensive reports summarizing key legal insights and implications for strategic decision-making.
Collaborate closely with all stakeholders

Qualifications:

Fluency in Russian and English is required, with knowledge of French as a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field. Additional qualifications in corporate law are an advantage.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in legal roles, preferably within a Banking & Capital Markets, or Corporate speciality, from a Bank, BIG 4, Law Firm or private family office or similar environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise in corporate structuring, organizational governance, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to provide strategic legal counsel and drive decision-making processes.
Thorough understanding of private equity and real estate transactions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct comprehensive legal research.
A proactive approach to monitoring legal and regulatory developments.

If you are a seasoned legal professional looking to take on a leadership role in a prestigious family office environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our organization and making a meaningful impact on our success.

Please apply by sending your CV to michael.mandic@andersonwise.com Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

We take your privacy as our utmost concern and we manage your data with the highest degree of confidentiality. Before applying to any of our opportunities, we invite you to read our privacy policy, available on our website. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Compliance Officer AML/KYC FCC

Luxembourg

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

33593

Published date:

09-12-2024

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position	FCC Officer
Title	n.a.
Reports to

General description of function

Assess and mitigate the AML/FT risk deriving from the on-boarding of client relationships as second level of defense under supervision.

The primary role of the Compliance Function is to assist the Authorized Management in the management of the Compliance risk by acting as a second level of defence, among others by providing an independent assessment and monitoring the AML risk associated to client relations.

The AML Officer is part of the Financial Crime Compliance unit of the Compliance Function and reports either first to the Team Leader Monitoring &Sanctions who reports directly to the Deputy Head FCC, or directly to the Deputy Head of FCC. The FCC unit monitors the risk of maintaining relations with all types of clients in general and with PEPs and High Risk Clients in particular.

The AML Officer reviews existing client relations according to pre-defined periodicities depending on the AML risk associated to each relation. The position further includes tasks related to the monitoring of transactions, the screening of persons and the filtering of payments. Depending on circumstances and effective tasks allocation, an AML Officer may be allocated in priority to certain tasks, i.e each AML Officer does not necessarily cover all of the below duties and responsibilities at all times.

Main duties & responsibilities

Performance of AML/KYC related due diligence obligations in context of the on-boarding of new business relationships and new accounts for pre-existing clients, as well as

focusing on business relationships classified as standard, reduced and/or moderate risk accounts,
analyzing the files from KYC perspective, including the identification of potentially implied risks and escalation to the Head of Onboarding AML,
reviewing respective AML/KYC documentation,
identifying potential breaches with local policies, procedures and/or applicable Group General Directives and proper escalation to the line manager in case of identified breaches,
assessing the proper documentation of tax compliance of new business relationships,
identifying and documenting potential deficiencies, including the assignment of respective blocking codes,
participating to the Account Opening Committee as needed,
obtaining respective approvals as per AML risk classification, including submission of files to Head-Office Compliance and respective follow-up where needed,
assessing and processing transactions for accounts with specifically assigned blocking codes, and
escalating suspicious transactions or activities immediately upon detection to the Deputy Head FCC, the Head FCC and the Chief Compliance Officer,
executing various controls and monitoring, including researching through open sources and dedicated Compliance tools,
cooperating closely with front/first line of defense and back-office departments in context of the on-boarding of new business relationships and new accounts for pre-existing clients,
performing relevant cross-border related controls at the on-boarding of new business relationships and during periodic reviews,
performing second-line controls on the periodic reviews performed by the first line as per defined process, identifying risks in relation with the maintenance of the client relationship,
support the execution of the FCC CMP where required,
support in the ex-post monitoring of clients’ transactions, in the review of alerts related to the name screening of the clients database and in the review of ex-ante transaction filtering alerts.

Coordination/Centralization of the maintenance of files, documents and logs.

Competencies

Professional Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

At least 3 years AML related work experience within the banking and financial services environment, preferably with experience in private banking. Alternatively, educational background with strong AML component or CAMS certification.
A university degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Law or Finance.
Good understanding of the private banking activities, of their legal and regulatory aspects.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak a second European language (preferably French or Italian) will be an advantage.
Familiarity with IT systems and MS Office applications.

Accuracy and organization
Capability of analyzing issues
Commitment to develop AML/KYC related competences
Flexibility and stress resistance
Confidentiality and diplomacy
Good interpersonal skills
Organization skills

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Senior Compliance Officer AML/KYC FCC

Luxembourg

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

33595

Published date:

09-12-2024

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position	Senior FCC Officer
Title	n.a.
Reports to

General description of function

Assess and mitigate the AML/FT risk deriving from the on-boarding of client relationships as second level of defense under supervision.

The primary role of the Compliance Function is to assist the Authorized Management in the management of the Compliance risk by acting as a second level of defence, among others by providing an independent assessment and monitoring the AML risk associated to client relations.

The Senior AML Officer is part of the Financial Crime Compliance unit of the Compliance Function and reports either first to the Team Leader Monitoring &Sanctions who reports directly to the Deputy Head FCC, or directly to the Deputy Head of FCC to the Deputy Head FCC. The FCC unit monitors the risk of maintaining relations with all types of clients in general and with PEPs and High Risk Clients in particular.

The Senior AML Officer reviews existing client relations according to pre-defined periodicities depending on the AML risk associated to each relation. The position further includes tasks related to the monitoring of transactions, the screening of persons and the filtering of payments. Depending on circumstances a Senior AML officer may be allocated in priority to certain tasks, i.e each Senior AML Officer does not necessarily cover all of the below duties and responsibilities at all times.

Main duties & responsibilities

Performance of AML/KYC related due diligence obligations in context of the on-boarding of new business relationships and new accounts for pre-existing clients, as well as:

focusing on business relationships classified as standard, reduced and/or moderate risk accounts,
analyzing the files from KYC perspective, including the identification of potentially implied risks and escalation to the Head of Onboarding AML,
reviewing respective AML/KYC documentation,
identifying potential breaches with local policies, procedures and/or applicable Group General Directives and proper escalation to the line manager in case of identified breaches,
assessing the proper documentation of tax compliance of new business relationships,
identifying and documenting potential deficiencies, including the assignment of respective blocking codes,
participating to the Account Opening Committee as needed,
obtaining respective approvals as per AML risk classification, including submission of files to Head-Office Compliance and respective follow-up where needed,
assessing and processing transactions for accounts with specifically assigned blocking codes, and
escalating suspicious transactions or activities immediately upon detection to the Deputy Head FCC, the Head FCC and the Chief Compliance Officer. Drafting reports to the relevant authorities,
executing various controls and monitoring, including researching through open sources and dedicated Compliance tools,
cooperating closely with front/first line of defense and back-office departments in context of the on-boarding of new business relationships and new accounts for pre-existing clients,
performing relevant cross-border related controls at the on-boarding of new business relationships and during periodic reviews,
performing second-line controls on the periodic reviews performed by the first line as per defined process, identifying risks in relation with the maintenance of the client relationship,
supporting the execution of the FCC CMP where required,
support in the ex-post monitoring of clients’ transactions, in the review of alerts related to the name screening of the clients database and in the review of ex-ante transaction filtering alerts,
coaching more junior team members,
participating in regulatory reportings or compliance risk assessment yearly process as needed,
participating in FCC Compliance driven initiatives and projects.

Coordination/Centralization of the maintenance of files, documents and logs.

Competencies

Professional Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

At least 7-10 years AML/FT related work experience within the banking and financial services environment, preferably with experience in private banking. Alternatively, educational background with strong AML component or CAMS certification.
A university degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Law or Finance.
Good understanding of the private banking activities, of their legal and regulatory aspects.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak a second European language (preferably French or Italian) will be an advantage.
Familiarity with IT systems and MS Office applications.

Accuracy and organization
Capability of analyzing issues
Commitment to develop AML/KYC related competences
Flexibility and stress resistance
Confidentiality and diplomacy
Good interpersonal skills
Organization skills

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