Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer - Luxembourg City
Join the Future of Finance
A leading crypto and blockchain firm is seeking a seasoned and enthusiastic Compliance Officer to join its growing team in Luxembourg City. This is a pivotal Second Line of Defense role, offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital finance industry.
As a key member of the Compliance function, you will collaborate closely with the EU Head of Compliance and global Risk & Compliance teams. You'll play a central role in strengthening financial crime and consumer protection frameworks, supporting innovative product launches, and ensuring operations remain aligned with Luxembourg and EU regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance compliance policies and procedures in line with Luxembourg/EU regulations and best practices.
- Conduct compliance monitoring and testing to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to senior management, the Board, and authorities.
- Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external reviews.
- Lead regulatory watch and impact assessments to stay ahead of evolving requirements.
- Deliver compliance training across the business to promote a strong compliance culture.
- Act as a key advisor on all compliance matters, including financial crime and sanctions.
- Investigate unusual customer behavior and high-risk transactions in collaboration with global teams.
- Optimize transaction monitoring and sanctions screening tools to ensure effective risk detection.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Compliance Program in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What We're Looking For
Education & Certifications
- Master's degree in Business, Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA) are a strong advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a Compliance Advisory or Assurance role within a regulated financial institution (bank, EMI, PI, or fintech) in Luxembourg or the EEA.
- Proven expertise in AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong understanding of EU and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks, especially in financial crime and consumer protection.
- Experience working cross-functionally with legal, risk, and operations teams.
Preferred
- Familiarity with MiCAR, EU DORA, and outsourcing regulations.
- Experience with blockchain analytics tools and trade surveillance systems.
- Prior engagement with Luxembourg regulatory authorities.
- Experience running a compliance monitoring plan in a 2LoD or 3LoD capacity.
Languages
- Fluent English is required.
- French or other European languages are a plus.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of finance. This is more than a job-it's a chance to become a true expert in the crypto space and contribute to a company at the cutting edge of innovation. If you're passionate about compliance and excited by the possibilities of blockchain technology, we'd love to hear from you.
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