Senior Consultant (Bovill Newgate)

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. With more than 1,800 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Purpose of the role

The mission of this role is to provide MLRO and regulatory advice services to Ocorian consulting clients in Luxembourg. At its core you will act as responsable du contrôle (RC) for a range of client funds, but your role will be varied and you will be expected to be willing to undertake the many tasks that arise when part of a flexible consulting team.  

Main Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the delivery of the RC and regulatory advice service to Luxembourg clients;
• Assume the RC function for both regulated and unregulated client investment funds as required and as per CSSF circular 18/698 (subject to the approval of the CSSF); 
• Regularly attend board meetings for the governing bodies of client investment funds, providing reporting and updates on topics of anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing; 
• Build and maintain strong on-going relationships with clients; 
• Provide compliance support to clients including ongoing monitoring of compliance in accordance with the Compliance Monitoring Programme; 
• Provide support to other members of the team; 
• Assist with the development of the profile of Ocorian through marketing and event planning, assisting in, and leading, compliance reviews, assessments and documentation drafting (as required);
• Understanding and summarising regulatory change and writing articles for our newsletters and/or client communications; 
• Taking part in and leading client visits, meetings and training sessions; and 
• Keeping up to date with current regulatory developments and informing clients as necessary. 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• University degree in finance/economics or law 
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role 
• Excellent communication skills in English, with German being a considerable advantage 
• Ability to work efficiently and independently 
• Fast learner with strong analytical, methodical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent organizational skills 

Competencies

• Friendly, enthusiastic and willing to learn.  
• Ability to lead and work on projects alone or with the team. 
• Clear and articulate communicator with the ability to adapt to different environments and personalities. 
• Capable of working on-site at client offices using their own initiative; and  
• Able to communicate with all levels of seniority within the client’s business. 

Our Values

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.