Legal & Compliance, Compliance AVP
Blackstone
- Luxembourg
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- 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.
- Strong educational background with a university degree preferably in Law. CCDL, bar exam or compliance certification would be an advantage.
- Preferably 5+ years of experience in the compliance and regulatory field within an AIFM, a reputable consulting firm or a 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.