Senior Compliance Officer / CCO - (m/f/d) - Luxembourg
About
About the company: A long‑established international financial services provider, offering digital investment and fund solutions to advisors, asset managers, and institutional clients globally. They operate a comprehensive platform enabling fund access, trading, reporting, and account management, plus a range of fund services including fund administration, domiciliation, transfer agency, and more.
Role Overview
Role overview: This role focuses on independent compliance oversight, regulatory governance, AML/CTF risk management, and strengthening internal controls. You will act as a key advisor to senior management, interact with regulators, and ensure alignment with Luxembourg regulations (including CSSF requirements).
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
- Monitor and interpret applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with Luxembourg regulations and CSSF requirements.
- Liaise with regulators and auditors.
- Implement and maintain compliance, AML/CTF, and delegation control policies.
Compliance Program Development
- Build and enhance compliance frameworks.
- Review and update policies reflecting regulatory change.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Lead compliance‑related projects.
Training & Culture
- Deliver compliance and AML training.
- Act as a compliance advisor to internal teams.
- Promote ethical conduct throughout the organisation.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the Board.
- Maintain internal reporting systems.
- Investigate and address compliance issues.
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and AML/CTF risks.
- Strengthen the organisation's AML risk management framework.
Responsable du Contrôle (RC)
- Oversee internal controls related to AML/CTF.
- Prepare internal/external audits and regulator visits.
- Draft RC reports and ensure timely regulatory submissions.
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or related fields (advanced certifications are a plus).
- 5+ years' experience in compliance within financial services.
- Strong experience developing compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills across all stakeholder levels.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
- Experience liaising with regulators and auditors.
- Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage.
- Committed to ethical business practices and high compliance standards.
What's on Offer
- Flat, collaborative working culture where your input matters.
- High ownership, visibility, and influence on company decision‑making.
- Supportive, cross‑functional team environment.
- Flexibility: hybrid options, flexible hours, 30 days' holiday.
- Stability: permanent contract.
- Attractive perks: birthday allowance, lunch vouchers, and more.
If you'd like the full job spec or want to have a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out.
Happy to connect with experienced Compliance, AML/CTF, and Regulatory professionals exploring their next step in Luxembourg.
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