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Responsibilities
The overall goal of the Risk and Compliance function is to support the successful execution of IQ-EQ`s business strategy through the delivery of an integrated risk and compliance culture and programme, while protecting IQ-EQ`s brand and reputation. Risk and Compliance aims to support the Board of Directors and Senior Management to fulfil their statutory and regulatory obligations, by helping to ensure compliance with the laws, regulations, principles and codes established by the regulator.
Tasks
You will provide support to the attainment of the overall objectives of the Risk Management Function. As such you will be part of the Luxembourg Risk & Compliance Team, and you will assist the Risk Manager in his daily work by:
- Reviewing risk incidents raised in the risk management system (MetricStream)
- Monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation triggered by risk incidents
- Conducting risk assessments and updating findings on the quarterly / ad hoc Enterprise Risk Management process
- Performing controls testing as part of the Enterprise Risk Management
- Attending and taking minutes of the quarterly and ad hoc risk and compliance committee
- Organizing training sessions for staff on risk awareness with operational risk policies
- Performing some controls as part of the Compliance Monitoring Programme related to the risk management activities
- Maintaining and developing Risk Management awareness programme
Other administrative tasks
- Drafting PowerPoint presentation (trainings – BoD presentation)
- Uploading documentation on platforms (audit) after validation of the documentation in Luxembourg
Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together.
Key competencies for position and level
Being rigorous and curious. Using your own judgement, bring to the attention of Luxembourg Team any issues which you feel appropriate, ensuring that concerns and identified risks are reported in a timely and effective manner.
Key behaviours we expect to see
In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Problem-solving
- Pro-active
- ‘Hands-on’ and pragmatic
- Completer finisher
- Integrity and transparency
- Energy and determination
- Resilient – can work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-awareness with understanding of emotional intelligence
- Strong organisation and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to deliver on time every time
- Well organised and structured
Qualifications
Requirements
- A degree from reputable university, preferably in the field of finance or financial services or directly related to compliance functions with sufficient work experience to compensate.
- At least 3 years’ experience in the financial services sector and preference given to experience in Risk Management and Compliance.
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Fluent in French and English; any additional language would be considered an asset
Additional information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
Company description
ABOUT IQ-EQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.
We employ a global workforce of 5,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
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