Basic information
Job Name:
KYC Coordinator
Location:
Luxembourg
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Thursday, August 1, 2024
KYC Coordinator
The Carlyle Group
Luxembourg
Posted on Aug 2, 2024
Position Summary
This individual will be a key part of Platform teams working for three Business Segments, i.e. Global Private Equity, Global Credit, Real Assets, and will support the teams to manage the various KYC requests relating to the platform entities.
As a KYC Officer in Carlyle, you will manage the day-to-day activities, including but not limited to due diligence requests and performance, first line of defense controls, collecting of KYC related documents, & reporting duties.
You will also provide KYC advice to the platform entities board of managers.
Responsibilities
KYC/AML/CTF
- Overseeing Know-Your Client (KYC) procedures and ensuring data accuracy and analytical functions involved with KYC procedures, anti-fraud, Anti Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) in Luxembourg for the platform entities.
- Conducting, reviewing, and collecting thorough due diligence documentation and information during onboarding and periodic checks on counterparts and business relationships
- Handling AML and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) requests and ensuring compliance.
- Providing real-time support and advice regarding AML and KYC to key Carlyle stakeholders.
- Be the key contact for KYC reporting with counterparts.
- Performing risk assessments on investors and managing reporting duties related to KYC.
- Act as first line of defense and provide advice to board members of the platform entities.
- Discuss and escalate to the Platform AML/CTF and Compliance Officer complex issues on Compliance and AML requests, structures, risk criteria, etc.
Regulatory
- Participating in ad-hoc AML/CTF and compliance projects to stay ahead of new regulations
Administrative
- Assist in the administration and/or corporate secretarial activities
Qualifications
- Have at least 2-3 years of proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an investment firm or in a law firm.
- Knowledge and understanding of Luxembourg AML & Compliance laws and regulations in Luxembourg.
- Knowledge of private equity / real assets / credit investment structures, of their legal and administrative requirements and day to day business
- Fluent in English, French to be considered as an advantage
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree in law, Finance or Economics.
- Any AML/CTF and Compliance certification is considered as an asset.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Excellent organization and communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Proven project management skills.
- Ability to set the priorities, to meet the deadlines, and to report on their activity to the Platform Co-Heads.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Team spirit.
- Autonomous as much as team player.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent office skills (Excel, Word, Adobe, Outlook).
- Ability to work under time pressure & easily adapt.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $425 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 595 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage. That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.