Head of Group Anti-Money Laundering (AML)LGT Fund Managers

Job Description
 

About LGT Fund Managers

LGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with over USD 95 billion in assets under management and more than 700 institutional clients in 42 countries. An international team of over 750 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in Raleigh, New York, Dublin, London, Paris, Vaduz, Frankfurt am Main, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney.

LGT Fund Managers provides fund administration services to mainly private equity funds and currently employs over 100 people across its three locations in Ireland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein.  Our aim is toprovide a comprehensive best in class private markets fund administration experience to all stakeholders.

We are now seeking an individual with proven senior experience to become ourHead of FM Group AML Risk (Second Line) to lead the second-line AML oversight function across our locations. This strategic role is responsible for AML governance, advise on complex cases, independent challenge and oversight, risk assessment, monitoring, and alignment with LGT Capital Partners’ group-wide financial crime framework.

Reporting to James Watts – FM Group CEO, the role works closely with local AML officers, first-line operational teams, senior leadership, Group Compliance, and Internal Audit while maintaining clear second-line independence.

Key responsibilities of the role are:

AML Governance, Oversight & Risk Assessment

• Lead the second-line AML risk framework across FM jurisdictions, defining key financial crime risk areas and ensuring a consistent risk-based approach.
• Own and maintain the AML business-wide risk assessment and associated governance, ensuring it reflects jurisdictional requirements and emerging risks.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge to first-line AML controls, customer due diligence processes, and periodic review frameworks.
• Represent FM at Group AML and financial crime forums, driving initiatives and ensuring alignment across teams.

Monitoring, Advisory & Escalation

• Design and oversee the second-line AML monitoring programme, including thematic reviews, control testing, and follow-up of remediation actions.
• Provide expert AML advice to local AML officers, operational teams, and senior stakeholders on complex cases, policy interpretation, and regulatory expectations.
• Act as key second-line escalation point for material AML issues, breaches, control weaknesses, and significant financial crime risk events.

Policy, Frameworks & Regulatory Engagement

• Own the AML policy and standards framework across jurisdictions, ensuring alignment to local regulation and group requirements.
• Oversee horizon scanning and the assessment of new AML or financial crime regulatory developments, translating these into clear second-line requirements.
• Engage with regulators, Group Compliance, and Internal Audit on AML matters, including inspections, reviews, and remediation tracking where required.
• Act as MLRO and PCF 52 for regulated entities

Training, MI & Culture

• Drive AML training, awareness, and shared learning across FM to support a strong financial crime culture and clear understanding of responsibilities.
• Provide regular AML management information and reporting to senior leadership, relevant committees, and governance forums on risks, trends, and remediation progress.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Strong knowledge (minimum 10 years) of AML/CTF and wider financial crime regulations, with deep understanding of second-line AML oversight expectations.
• Experience of designing and overseeing AML risk assessments, monitoring programmes, policy frameworks, and second-line controls.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to influence at senior levels while maintaining independence and effective challenge.
• Strong stakeholder management with regulators, local AML officers, Internal Audit, and senior leadership.
• Experience with AML systems, screening and monitoring tools, and translating regulatory requirements into practical control enhancements.
• Evidence of sound judgement in handling AML escalations, control weaknesses, remediation actions, and financial crime risk issues.
• Track record in AML training, governance reporting, and culture-building to strengthen financial crime awareness across the organisation.

Contact Information
 

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

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