Head of Division for the department « Authorisation and prudential supervision of Investment Fund Managers and Securitisation Undertakings » (H/F/D), Luxembourg

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) acts exclusively in the public interest. Our aim is to protect financial consumers and to promote fairness, transparency and security within the financial sector, one of the main pillars of the Luxembourg economy.

The CSSF is also distinguished by its strong involvement at European and international level. Our staff actively participate in working groups set up by international institutions and work closely with other European authorities, with the shared aim of promoting financial stability at European and international level.

Tasks

• Manage the team members under your responsibility
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Division and ensure the follow-up of files in the absence of responsible team members
• Provide guidance and support to team members on the assessment of files
• Foster a culture of innovation, mutual support and excellence within the Division
• Provide support and advice to senior management
• Monitor progress of ongoing file reviews to ensure compliance with applicable deadlines and timelines
• Draft, review and approve analytical reports / files
• Identify material concerns in files and propose appropriate solutions
• Participate in working groups and follow the department’s development projects
• Remain informed on regulatory developments and, where appropriate, define and propose action plans
• Actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the department, including the updating and drafting of working documents, standard letters and other relevant materials.

Profile

• Fourto five-year university degree (Master level) in economics, law, finance, business administration or management
• At least five years of solid professional experience in the investment fund management sector (UCI and IFM)
• Previous experience in a team management or leadership position
• Very good knowledge of the law of 17 December 2010 relating to undertakings for collective investment, of the law of 12 July 2013 on alternative investment fund managers as well as the regulatory and legal obligations to which IFMs must adhere
• Full professional proficiency in German, both written and spoken, as well as an excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Luxembourgish will be considered as an asset
• Strong managerial, drafting, analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and evolving topics simultaneously
• Strong sense of priorities, with the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bring people together and interact professionally with various stakeholders
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, thorough and methodical approach
• Proficiency in standard office software applications
• Structure and rigorous approach to work, combined with a strong sense of initiative