Senior Compliance Officer
Our client is a leading European investment firm with a strong presence in Luxembourg. They manage alternative investment funds and offer innovative solutions to institutional investors. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to regulatory excellence, and focus on sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with Luxembourg laws and CSSF standards, covering AIFM obligations, AML/CFT, fund governance, and investor protection.
- Lead and mentor junior compliance and AML/CFT team members, promoting professional development and a solutions-driven mindset.
- Design, maintain, and enhance the firm's compliance framework, policies, and procedures in line with evolving regulations and best practices.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments, perform regular reviews, and recommend pragmatic remediation measures.
- Advise senior management and business teams on regulatory implications of new products, strategies, and developments, ensuring a constructive and business-oriented approach.
- Support the Compliance Officer with regulatory filings, notifications, and correspondence; act as deputy during her absence.
- Oversee AML/CFT processes, including investor and service provider due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
Your Profile
- Minimum of four years' experience in compliance or regulatory roles, ideally within an AIFM, depositary, audit firm, or supervisory authority in Luxembourg.
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourg's regulatory framework, including AIFM Law, CSSF circulars, and relevant EU legislation.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance.
- Structured, analytical, and pragmatic approach, balancing regulatory rigor with commercial realities.
- Confident in stakeholder management, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, regulators, and external partners.
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a genuine interest in developing junior talent and promoting a strong compliance culture.
- Fluency in English is essential; German is highly advantageous, and French or Luxembourgish would be a plus.
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