Senior AML/KYC
Our client is a long‑established international private bank with a strong reputation for stability, discretion, and high‑net‑worth client services. To strengthen their Compliance function, we are recruiting an experienced AML/KYC Compliance Officer to join their Luxembourg office.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct due diligence for new account openings and client onboarding, including the review of corporate and individual documentation, corroboration of information, and risk classification.
- Manage periodic KYC reviews and refresh cycles for the existing client book.
- Perform additional compliance checks associated with the lifecycle of client relationships.
- Act as an advisor to Client Relationship Managers on AML/KYC and other compliance matters.
- Prepare and submit SARs/STRs to the Luxembourg FIU when necessary; respond to regulatory and audit requests.
- Investigate and escalate identified issues to mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
- Contribute to regulatory assessments, gap analyses, and risk assessments.
- Participate in group‑level compliance initiatives and projects.
- Support internal training programs to ensure staff awareness of compliance policies and regulatory developments.
Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 6 years of experience in banking, preferably within Compliance, Audit, or Legal.
- Strong technical knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, MiFID, Fraud, and related regulatory areas.
- Solid understanding of account opening processes, corporate structures, and relevant documentation.
- Excellent command of French and English; Spanish or Dutch is an advantage.
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