Experienced Head of Compliance, specializing in financial regulations and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT). Over 10 years of experience in team management, policy implementation, and regulatory liaison (CSSF, CRF, AED). Member of business and management committees. Skilled in training and supporting teams on compliance and risk management.
Vue d'ensemble
18
18
years of professional experience
2034
2034
years of post-secondary education
Expérience
Sabbatical time
- 06.2024
A year of personal and professional development including the follow-up of the “Start your Business” program (including marketing and business management course) at the House of Training and travels.
Head of Compliance
ALTUM LUXEMBOURG S.A.
02.2023 - 06.2024
RC (Responsable de la conformité) for the entity
Lead a Compliance team (5) and be in charge of the second line of defense all the while providing mentoring, assisting, training and development to the team and first line of defense
Serve as the firm's primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including CSSF, CRF, OEC, AED
Preparing and sending the CRF declaration (suspicious activity report, SAR and STR), the annual CSSF AML survey and all reports to be provided to those authorities. Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory
Develop, update, and enforce compliance-related policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
Undertaking on-going monitoring based on the Compliance Monitoring Program (CMP)
Develop and lead the firm’s compliance strategy, aligning with business growth and regulatory change
Oversee the Compliance team to ensure the successful delivery of the CMP, reviewing the findings reports and ensuring follow-up on completion of all remediation by the relevant business units
Preparing periodic reports to the Board of Directors, the RR and all relevant committee located in Luxembourg or in Jersey (KPIs, Board Compliance and annual RC report, ...)
Participate in the relevant internal committees (as member of business and management committee) and to Board of Directors’ meetings
Participate in internal and external audits
Cooperation with Compliance representatives of other Altum offices
Assist the first line of defense in designing and implementing their policies, procedures and KYC reviews (clients and investors)
Maintain and develop a compliance culture in line with all legislation and regulations applicable to the Company
Support to the employees and on regulatory queries including matters related to AML-CFT
CALAMATTA CUSCHIERI FUND SERVICES LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.
01.2019 - 12.2022
Act as Conducting Officer overseeing the compliance function and related regulatory obligations
In charge of obtaining the PSF (Central Administration) license from A to Z
RC (Responsable de la conformité) for the entity
Serve as the firm's primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including CSSF, CRF, AED
Preparing and sending the CRF declaration (suspicious activity report, SAR and STR), the annual CSSF AML survey and all reports to be provided to those authorities. Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory
Member of the Management and Client Acceptance Committees
Report to the Board and the CSSF in an official capacity
Ensure effective design, implementation and ongoing assessment of different procedures (AML, Domiciliation, Internal Control, Corporate Governance, …). Develop, update, and enforce compliance-related policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
Oversee the implementation of a consistent approach regarding Compliance and work with the wider business to effectively implement and monitor procedures
Produce regular and ad-hoc reports to the senior management, Board of Managers and the regulator
Oversee the preparation, organization, execution and documentation of board and shareholder meetings
Head of Compliance
CF FUND SERVICES S.A. (BDO)
01.2015 - 01.2019
Member of Management and Client Acceptance Committees
In charge of the internal control of the Company
Management of a team of 3 employees
Supervision of onboarding of new fund businesses and of their investors, analysis of AML/KYC documentation and review of existing KYC files, identification of issues and missing information
Supervising that all funds and domiciliation activities are compliant with regulation and taking care of the conflicts, breaches, complaints and any other records
Management of KYC documentary deficiencies with the team
Identification of the risks in relation with the monitoring of existing clients, set-up of monitoring tool controls
Monitoring of regulatory developments, maintenance and update of internal procedures
Following the evolution of the national and international regulations and implementing of related policies (AIFMD, MIFID, EU AML Directive, …)
FATCA - CRS key contact to the fund businesses and of their investors Contact Officer (POC) for Clients Reporting Entities
Participate to business developments projects as member of the management committee of the company
Ensure accurate set-up of the AML rules and efficient run of the AML/KYC internal policy
Access internal risks and mitigate their impact on the business
Perform controls over fund related services
Ensure compliance with the latest Luxembourg and international regulations
Actively organize and deliver AML/KYC training for staff and assist management in their requests in this regard
Responsible of “Declaration de soupçons” (under responsibility of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer) to be sent to the Cellule de Renseignements Financiers and key contact with the CSSF
Data Protection Officer for the company
Fund Compliance Officer
EFG BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Onboarding of new fund businesses and of their investors, analysis of AML/KYC documentation and review of existing KYC files, identification of issues and missing information
Management of documentary deficiencies
Identification of the risks in relation with the monitoring of existing clients, set-up of monitoring tool controls
Transaction monitoring and controls over the depositary function
Monitoring of regulatory developments, maintenance and update of internal procedures
Answer fund compliance questions from the teams and provide dedicated training
Provide general assistance to the Bank’s Compliance department
Ensure accurate set-up of the AML rules and efficient run of the AML/KYC internal policy
Access internal risks and mitigate their impact on the business
Perform controls over fund related services
Ensure compliance with the latest Luxembourg regulation
Compliance Officer
CF FUND SERVICES S.A.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Review and acceptance of new client
Update of the compliance procedures in accordance with the new regulations
Implementation of recommendations, circulars, regulations and laws issued by financial authorities, European Union and Luxemburg
Ensuring that the Company complies with applicable CSSF regulation
Training, upgrade and support of the employees, the Senior Management of the Company in the fight against money laundering the financing of terrorism
Support the "Transfer Agent" in matters relating to the identification of new investors (low, medium and high Risk)
Support the Senior Management in case of new relation with clients
Responsible of internal and external audits
AML/KYC officer within the Transfer Agent team
CF FUND SERVICES S.A.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Performing of the Due Diligence regarding new Shareholders
Collaboration with the Risk Manager for the implementation of new procedures and the improvement of the monitoring and update of Shareholders’ accounts
Following and resolution of the different issues regarding subscriptions, redemptions and transfers
Main Support of the Head of department regarding Anti Money Laundering subjects, relationship with custodians, banks and promotors
Dealing Officer
IFDS LUXEMBOURG
01.2012 - 01.2012
Reception and input of instructions sent by clients
Management and follow up for the different clients’ and Fund Managers’ requests
Client Documentation Unit and Compliance employee
EFG PRIVATE BANK LUXEMBOURG
01.2010 - 01.2012
In charge of opening and update of physical and corporate accounts
Review of the legal documents, KYC, Due Diligence
Review and control of the different instructions received from clients
Coverage of the private customers in case of cash movement as withdrawal and deposit
In charge for the implementation of the automatic mailing sending system, SpecialMailing
Transfer Agent and Fund Administration officer
EFG PRIVATE BANK LUXEMBOURG
01.2008 - 01.2010
Reception, input and reporting of the subscriptions, redemptions, transfers sent by our clients
Direct relationship with Fund manager of our third parties Funds and our clients
Communication of the legal reporting and documents to CSSF via E-FILE and FINESTI station
In charge of various projects such as the implementation of the module VESTIMA+ and implementation of the semi-automatic data transmission via FINESTI
Payment of different invoices and « Taxe d’abonnement »
Redaction of procedure for the Transfer Agent activity
Back Office employee
FORTIS LUXEMBOURG
01.2007 - 01.2008
Transfer Agent
RBC DEXIA INVESTOR SERVICES
01.2006 - 01.2007
Formation
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University of Brussel
01.1997 - 01.2001
BAC - undefined
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Athénée Royal Jules Bordet
01.1991 - 01.1997
Compétences
Use of tool MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point,)
Using GFDS, GLOBUS, VESTIMA, FINESTI, E-FILE, SARA, BUSINESS OBJECT, SIRON, WORLDCHECK, TRIPEL A, LOGICAL ACCESS,DVD, IFAST, KYC MANAGER, SPECIAL MAILING, GED CONFIDENTIAL, LEXIS NEXIS, RISK VALUE, AS400, BDO EYES
Informations complémentaires
Cycling road and gravel
Travel
Trail and trek
LANGUAGE SKILLS
French
Langue maternelle
English
Bilingue
Dutch
Intermédiaire
Les hobbies et centres d'intérêt
Cycling and running., Member of the « Association des Compliance Officers Luxembourgeois ».
Clause de non-responsabilité
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