Senior AML Specialist (m/f/d)
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the local RC to design and enhance frameworks to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, while ensuring adherence to sanctions and embargo regulations in Luxembourg
- Stay up to date with regulatory developments and supervisory expectations within the Luxembourg financial landscape, and assess their impact on internal processes
- Support the ongoing development and refinement of internal policies related to AML, counter-terrorist financing, financial sanctions, fraud prevention (including anti-corruption), and whistleblowing
- Contribute to the design, maintenance, and regular update of risk assessments related to Anti-Financial Crime across the organization
- Participate in projects aimed at improving monitoring systems and risk evaluation methodologies, including both procedural enhancements and technology-driven solutions
- Provide guidance and advisory support to senior management and internal stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters
- Take part in the assessment and approval of high-risk clients, including the review of due diligence findings and transaction monitoring outputs
- Assist in the execution of control and monitoring activities and help ensure that AML-related training programs are effectively delivered across the business
- Support the management of regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections involving local authorities, internal audit, and external auditors
Your Profile
- Academic background in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a comparable field
- Approximately 4-6 years of experience in AML or broader Anti-Financial Crime within a bank, asset manager, or financial services environment
- Strong understanding of the Luxembourg regulatory framework and relevant AML/CTF requirements
- Professional certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS or similar are considered a plus
- Analytical thinker with a proactive mindset and the ability to deliver practical, solutions-oriented outcomes
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment, with strong teamwork and communication skills
- Fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Familiarity with both operational processes and compliance systems
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