Senior Compliance & Risk Officer (M/F/X)
Permanent Contract | Luxembourg - Kirchberg | Banking & Financial Services
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established international financial institution specializing in Depositary and Custody Services, based in Kirchberg, Luxembourg. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organization provides essential services to investment funds and institutional clients while maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and risk management.
To support its continued growth and strengthen its governance framework, our client is looking to recruit a Senior Compliance & Risk Officer.
Your Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to senior management and working closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external auditors, you will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Compliance and Risk Management functions of the Luxembourg branch.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Compliance
- Monitor and assess regulatory developments impacting the Luxembourg financial sector.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Luxembourg and European regulations.
- Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and internal control assessments.
- Support and enhance AML/CFT and KYC frameworks.
- Prepare regulatory reporting and compliance documentation.
- Act as a key point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization through advice, guidance, and awareness initiatives.
- Risk Management
- Identify, assess, monitor, and report operational, ICT, and regulatory risks.
- Maintain and enhance the institution’s risk management framework.
- Participate in risk assessments and control effectiveness reviews.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of DORA-related requirements and operational resilience initiatives.
- Contribute to incident management, business continuity, and risk mitigation plans.
- Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management and governance committees.
- Governance & Internal Control
- Participate in governance committees and management meetings.
- Support the continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide practical recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and sound risk management practices.
- Assist senior management in translating regulatory expectations into operational business processes.
Your Profile
- Master's degree in Finance, Law, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, or a similar function within the Luxembourg financial sector.
Previous experience within a:
- Depositary Bank
- Custodian Bank
- Asset Manager
- Management Company (ManCo)
- Regulated Financial Institution
would be considered a strong advantage.
Strong knowledge of:
- CSSF regulatory environment
- AML/CFT requirements
- KYC processes
- UCITS & AIFMD frameworks
- MiFID II regulations
- DORA requirements
- Operational Risk Management
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong report-writing and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while interacting effectively with senior stakeholders.
Languages:
- Fluent English is mandatory.
- French is considered a strong asset.
- Spanish and/or Italian would be advantageous.
What Our Client Offers:
- A strategic position within an international banking environment.
- Direct exposure to senior management and key decision-makers.
- A dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative workplace.
- Opportunities to interact with regulators, auditors, and industry stakeholders.
- A growing organization where your expertise will have a direct impact on governance, compliance, and risk management practices.
- Competitive salary package and benefits.
Are you looking to take the next step in your Compliance & Risk career within an international financial institution in Luxembourg?
Apply now or contact Manpower Permanent Placement Luxembourg for a confidential discussion.
Please note that only candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, or a related function within the Luxembourg financial sector will be considered.