Compliance Officer (AIFM)

FundRock is a Pan-European leading independent UCITS management company and AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Manager). Our clients are established blue-chip companies and leaders in their domestic market.
We invest in our people, enabling you to develop your skills and build on your experience.
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Role: Compliance Officer 

Role Location: Valencia

Employment Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Country Lead Compliance Officer

Role summary:

As a Compliance Officer of Fundrock LIS S.A you will be supporting and working on various Compliance tasks, including AML/CFT topics. You will be reporting to the Head of Compliance in Luxembourg and work together closely with the other members of the department in Luxembourg and Valencia. There will be a well-founded induction for the different tasks. This full-time role is based in our branch in Valencia, Spain. Fundrock LIS, a leading third-party Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) in Luxembourg with more than 150 professionals and over 350 Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) on our platform, is part of Apex Group, a global financial services provider, with over 112 offices worldwide and 13,000 employees in 38 countries.

Key responsibilities:

• Key player in the Compliance Team for a broad spectrum of day-to-day-business and strategic topics.

• Ensure compliance, together with the Compliance Team, with local laws and regulations as well as to the internal and group policies and procedures.

• Give guidance to all levels of employees in relation to the execution and implementation of regulatory obligations and the internal procedures.

• Management and performance of controls in accordance with the Compliance

• Monitoring Plan and ad hoc controls.

• Take on tasks in the daily processing of hits as part of the AML/CFT and sanctions screening of clients, business partners and funds assets.

• Act as an escalation point when analyzing AML/KYC/KYA for new and existing clients and investments.

Skills & experience required:

• 3 + years of relevant service industry experience, preferably in a Compliance or Internal Audit department or in a cross-functional department.

• Strong academic background (preferably in law or economics)

• Willingness to gain and maintain a solid knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements of the fund industry in Luxembourg as well as AML/CFT.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills in English, German would be a strong asset (basic knowledge of the French language is desirable).

• You like making decisions and working on multiple issues on a daily basis.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, like to carry out tasks on your own responsibility, but you also enjoy working in a team and with different departments.

• First experiences in private capital markets would be appreciated.

• Excellent skills with MS Office programs.

What you will get in return:

• Hybrid working model

• Private health insurance

• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs

• Positive and hospitable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more
   

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognized disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Benefits As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development. Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.