At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries.
For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for a qualified candidate to join our Manco FTIS in Luxembourg.
The Financial Crime Compliance team is part of the Global Compliance department. Global Compliance has more than 100 compliance professionals located in in various countries worldwide. Our team helps mitigate compliance risks facing the company, including material loss, financial loss, or loss of reputation, as well as the possibility of regulatory sanctions that Franklin Templeton may suffer as a result of its failure to comply with laws, regulations, rules, industry standards and codes of conduct applicable to its activities.
FT is firmly committed to international efforts to combat money laundering and the funding of terrorist and criminal activities. We make every effort to remain in full compliance with all applicable anti-money laundering (“AML”) and anti-terrorist financing (“ATF”) laws, rules and standards adopted in the jurisdictions in which we do business. The Financial Crime Compliance team addresses Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption, and Sanctions risks.
The Compliance Officer is responsible under the direct supervision of his or her manager, for all aspects of financial crime matters and projects, focusing on our non-US business. He/she will independently perform compliance monitoring activities and perform other ongoing responsibilities described below.
- Assist with the design and monitoring of AML, sanctions and Anti-Corruption policies and procedures within our non-US business
- Provide guidance and direction to business and compliance colleague on issues related to AML, sanctions, and Anti-Corruption laws and regulations, and related company policies
- Work with the Financial Crime Compliance team to perform basic and enhanced due diligence, including AML, KYC, Anti-Corruption, PEP, Sanction, and Negative News screening on new and existing relationships
- Support the designated AML Officer or MLROs for non-US based companies and funds.
- Work with Financial Crime Compliance team to conduct annual AML risk assessments of the Management Companies and funds under management
- Assess financial crime risk for new products, investments, processes, vendors, and systems
- Work with business to request additional information from relationships (i.e., intermediaries/distributors, minority interest investments, clients, vendors) for escalated incidents
- Assist with creating reports on financial crime to Boards of the Management Company and fund Boards
- Serve as point of escalation and provide support in connection with onboarding and ongoing due diligence matters related to clients, third-parties, investments
- Participate in initial and ongoing due diligence as it relates to financial crime of vendors and outsourced providers
- Advise on issues related to complex structures and higher risk customers
- Identify matters with significant reputational risk and potential financial crimes exposure
- Identify gaps and enhancements based on regulatory updates and recent sanctions, orders and fine
- Identify and coordinate suspicious activity reporting
- Liaise with the Business, Legal, Transfer Agent, Depositary bank and other key stakeholders
- Assist with the development of training for Board members and staff
- Liaise with local European regulators and internal and external auditors
- Participate in Financial Crime related projects and initiatives for overall efficiency
- 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a large financial institution with relevant experience in asset management or international fund distribution
- Significant AML, Sanction, and Anti-Corruption experience required (at least 5 years of experience)
- Strong knowledge of CSSF AML, sanction and ABC regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements.
- Experience in interpreting and implementing CSSF circulars such as CSSF 20/744 (tax offence)
- Ability to understand and assess complex products, services, and clients
- Strong project management and client-facing skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global Compliance team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment
- Fluency in English required, with German or French or other European languages a plus
- Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Potential travel within Europe
Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Fostering an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their opinions is not only beneficial for our people but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.
