Legal & Compliance - EMEA Compliance, Associate

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Blackstone Europe Fund Management S.a r.l.

Blackstone Europe Fund Management S.à r.l. (“BEFM”) is authorized by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) as (i) a management company under Article 101(2) (Chapter 15) of the Law of 17 December 2010 on undertakings for collective investment, as amended and (ii) an alternative investment fund manager in accordance with the Law of 12 July 2013 on alternative investment fund managers. BEFM manages UCITS and alternative investment funds in a variety of asset classes including private equity, real estate, credit and hedge fund solutions. BEFM is also authorized to manage separately managed accounts.

Job Title: Compliance, Associate (Luxembourg)

Job Description:

You will be part of the Luxembourg Compliance team, playing an important role in continuing to build and develop the function to genuine “Best in Class” standards. This position will work with 2 other senior compliance officers and the head of compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the drafting and implementation of policies, procedures and monitoring requirements associated with applicable regulatory developments such as AIFMD, CSSF Circular 18/698, SFDR.

• Provide regulatory advice to internal stakeholders (primarily in Luxembourg, London, New York, and the European branches of BEFM) and liaise with outside counsel to obtain legal advice when necessary.

• Assist with maintaining compliance manuals, policies and procedures.

• Support the execution of the firm’s compliance monitoring program.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of submissions to the CSSF and other regulators, including relevant public disclosures.

• Assist with new product development and coordinate with Blackstone funds formation team on fund launches (including retail and institutional-focus vehicles) and related ongoing legal, compliance and regulatory aspects.

• Prepare reports to senior management regarding AIFM and fund compliance matters.

• Maintain relevant Compliance Logs (including conflicts of interest, complaints and breach registers).

• Assist with submission of documentation required for Internal and External Audits.

• Provide support in designing and delivering compliance training on key regulatory topics.

• Work on European regulatory projects to support new business initiatives and regulatory change projects. Carry out research and ongoing horizon scanning for key relevant regulatory initiatives.

• Promote the further development of a compliance and regulatory risk management culture within Blackstone by working with the Compliance team to proactively raise awareness of regulatory issues internally, helping to broaden ownership of responsibility for compliance beyond the Legal & Compliance function.

Qualifications:

• Strong educational background with a university degree preferably in Law. CCDL, bar exam or compliance certifications would be an advantage.

• 2 to 4 years of experience in the legal, compliance or regulatory field within an AIFM, reputable consulting firm or law firm.

• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

• Demonstrated ability to relate to and influence individuals at all levels

• Strong project management skills

• Natural ability to develop relationships, internally and externally.

• Knowledge of and ability to communicate risks, best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative compliance team in a dynamic environment and willingness to embrace a variety of issues and devise solutions to problems.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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