Investment Fund Legal Specialist (m / f)

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF); Konz; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A financial regulatory authority in Rheinland-Pfalz is seeking a legal specialist to analyze complex fund cases and provide legal support related to investment regulations. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in Law, and proficiency in French and English. The role includes conducting legal analyses and proposing supervisory measures. A permanent contract and civil servant status are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of professional experience in investment funds or regulatory affairs.
• Solid knowledge of regulations like UCITS, AIFMD.
• Proficiency in French and English; German or Luxemburgish is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legal analyses of findings related to funds.
• Propose supervisory measures and draft reports.
• Collaborate with CSSF departments and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Law

Additional legal qualifications (e.g., bar admission, LL.M.)

Jobbeschreibung

The SPII Prudential Supervision division, part of the UCI Prudential Supervision and Risk Management department, is responsible for:

• 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 in line with Circular CSSF 21/790, covering investment funds (UCITS, UCI, SIF, SICAR).
• Thematic reviews on key topics relevant to fund prudential supervision and the investment funds sector.

As a legal specialist, you will analyze complex cases and regulatory matters related to the division's activities. Your main responsibilities include:

• Analyzing complex findings and irregularities at the fund or fund manager level.
• Preparing prudential supervisory measures and engaging with supervised entities and stakeholders, including other national or international authorities.
• Providing legal support and advice on regulatory matters linked to the division’s work.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct legal analyses of complex findings or irregularities related to funds and service providers.
• Propose supervisory measures and draft reports addressing technical and legal aspects, including enforcement procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and other CSSF departments.
• Interact with fund managers, stakeholders, and authorities.
• Contribute to thematic analyses and development of supervisory approaches and tools.
• Stay updated on applicable regulations and legal developments in the funds sector.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Law, preferably with specialization in financial, corporate, or regulatory law.
• Additional legal qualifications (e.g., bar admission, LL.M.) are assets.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in investment funds, focusing on legal analysis, compliance, or regulatory affairs.
• Solid knowledge of regulations such as UCITS, AIFMD, CESR/ESMA.
• Proficiency in French and English; German or Luxemburgish is a plus.
• Strong analytical, structuring, and synthesis skills, with thoroughness and precision.
• Proactive, organized, discreet, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

The successful candidate will be hired as a public employee (“employé de l’Etat”) under a permanent contract. If eligible, they may apply for civil servant status (“fonctionnaire de l’Etat”). Prior to contract signing, an extract from the criminal record (bulletin n°3) dated within the last 2 months must be submitted.