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Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Compliance and Internal Control Manager

Internal Audit & Controls +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNeuilly-sur-Seine, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Very good knowledge of the AMF and AIFM regulatory frameworks.
  • Mastery of the specific requirements for OPPCI and professional real estate alternative investment funds.
  • Expertise in compliance, internal control, risk management, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.
  • Thorough knowledge of ESG/SFDR obligations and the EU taxonomy.
  • Ability to structure and document a control framework.
  • Degree at Bac+5 level in law, finance, audit, or from a business school.
  • Five to ten years of experience in compliance or internal control, ideally at a real estate management company or in the management of professional alternative investment funds.
  • AMF certification is appreciated.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor regulatory developments, including AIFM, AMF, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, GDPR, SFDR, and the EU taxonomy.
  • Analyze the impact of regulatory changes on OPPCI funds and the management company.
  • Draft and update internal policies covering compliance, ethics, conflicts of interest, remuneration, and market abuse.
  • Review the compliance of regulatory documents, including prospectuses, investor reporting, ESG reporting, and commercial documents.
  • Define and manage the annual control plan.
  • Perform first- and second-level controls over real estate activities, including acquisitions, valuations, rental monitoring, works, asset disposals, and service-provider management.
  • Track corrective-action plans and ensure their implementation.
  • Prepare and facilitate internal control and risk committees.
  • Oversee anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing procedures and KYC/KYT obligations for professional investors.
  • Review OPPCI subscriptions and redemptions and related cash flows.
  • Train commercial and operational teams.
  • Liaise with Tracfin when a report is filed.
  • Update the operational, financial, and real estate risk maps.
  • Monitor key indicators, including vacancy, unpaid rent, tenant concentration, ESG risks, and liquidity risks specific to OPPCI funds.
  • Contribute to the AIFM framework, including oversight of the depositary and delegates.
  • Prepare AMF and website reporting concerning RCCI, RCSI, controls, incidents, and ROSA/DORA questionnaires.
  • Coordinate external audits, AMF inspections, and depositary reviews.
  • Oversee SFDR Article 8/9 reporting and taxonomy reporting.
  • Train real estate and finance teams on regulatory requirements.
  • Support operational teams in drafting and applying procedures.
  • Raise team awareness of ESG issues and transparency obligations.

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services to property owners, tenants, and investors worldwide. It helps clients buy, sell, lease, manage facilities, and value properties through market research, brokerage, property management, and consulting. Revenue comes from commissions on sales and leases, management and consulting fees, and selective strategic investments in related companies. Its global network across major markets and diverse client focus helps clients optimize real estate strategies and portfolio performance.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1917

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