Investment Fund Legal Specialist (m/f)

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF); Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a legal specialist to join their Prudential Supervision division. In this pivotal role, you will conduct complex legal analyses and provide regulatory support on investment funds. Your expertise will guide supervisory measures and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Law, with a strong background in financial or regulatory law, and at least five years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards in fund supervision, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the sector.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in investment funds focusing on legal analysis and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, CESR/ESMA regulatory frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Conduct detailed legal analyses of irregularities related to funds.
• Prepare supervisory measures and draft analytical reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and authorities on fund supervision.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory Analysis

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in French

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Law

Bar Admission

LL.M.

Jobbeschreibung

The SPII Prudential Supervision division, part of the UCI Prudential Supervision and Risk Management department, oversees (i) the prudential supervision of complex fund cases arising from findings by statutory auditors and information from supervised entities, including annual reports, management letters, self-assessment questionnaires, and reports aligned with Circular CSSF 21/790, covering investment funds such as UCITS, UCI, SIF, SICAR, as well as other sources like UCI reporting and notifications related to Circular CSSF 24/856; and (ii) thematic reviews on key topics relevant to fund prudential supervision and the investment funds sector.

As a legal specialist, you will engage in complex legal analyses of cases managed by the division, focusing on regulatory matters and developments linked to its activities. Your main responsibilities will include (i) analyzing complex findings and irregularities at the fund level or involving fund managers and service providers; (ii) preparing supervisory measures and communicating with involved entities and authorities; and (iii) providing regulatory support and advice related to division activities.

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct detailed legal analyses and investigations of complex irregularities related to funds, fund managers, or service providers.
• Propose and prepare supervisory measures, including drafting analytical reports covering technical and legal aspects, and enforcement procedures if applicable.
• Collaborate with team members and other CSSF departments.
• Engage with representatives of supervised funds, fund managers, and other stakeholders, including national and international authorities.
• Assist in ad-hoc and thematic analyses on key topics for fund supervision and the investment fund sector.
• Contribute to the development of supervisory approaches, analytical tools, and stay updated on relevant regulations and legal developments.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Law, preferably with specialization in financial, corporate, or regulatory law.
• Additional qualifications like bar admission, LL.M., or certifications in compliance/regulatory affairs are advantageous.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in investment funds, focusing on legal analysis, compliance, or regulatory roles, ideally within a legal department of a fund manager or a law/consulting firm specializing in investment funds.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as UCITS, AIFMD, CESR/ESMA.
• Proficiency in French and English; knowledge of German or Luxemburgish is a plus.
• Excellent writing, analytical, structuring, and synthesis skills, with the ability to handle complex issues thoroughly and accurately.
• Proactive, meticulous, organized, with good communication skills and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate will be hired as a public employee (“employé de l’Etat”) on a permanent contract. If eligible, they may apply for civil servant status (“fonctionnaire de l’Etat”). Prior to hiring, an extract from the criminal record (bulletin n°3), dated within two months, must be submitted to demonstrate conduct and integrity.