(Senior) Compliance Officer - AML & Sanctions (m/f/x)

(Senior) Compliance Officer - AML & Sanctions (m/f/x)

Step into a strategic role within a prestigious financial institution and safeguard the integrity of international investment operations.

The Context

On behalf of one of our partners, a renowned financial institution located in Kirchberg, we are seeking a highly analytical (Senior) Compliance Officer. You will join a multicultural and high-performing environment where your expertise in AML and Sanctions will be instrumental in managing the risk profile of large-scale mandates and global operations.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in assessing and mitigating financial crime risks. Your mission will focus on five key pillars:

• Risk Assessment: Evaluate money laundering, terrorism financing, and sanction risks for investment operations both pre- and post-transaction.

• Compliance Advisory: Contribute expert opinions to approval documentation and provide strategic guidance and oversight to the first line of defense.

• Policy Development: Maintain and enhance AML and sanction policies, ensuring they evolve alongside institutional needs and international regulations.

• Monitoring & Reporting: Perform annual compliance risk assessments and deliver comprehensive reports to internal committees and governing bodies.

• Training & Culture: Design and deliver specialized training programs to foster a robust compliance culture across the organization.

Your Profile

• Education: Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or Political Science. Professional certifications such as CAMS or ICA are considered a strong asset.

• Experience: You bring 5 to 10 years of solid experience in regulatory compliance, financial crime risk assessment, or corporate investigations, ideally within an international organization or regulatory body.

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of international sanction regimes and AML/CTF frameworks.

• Soft Skills: You are a solution-oriented team player with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments. You possess excellent synthesis skills and the discretion required to handle sensitive issues.

• Languages: Excellent command of English is mandatory. Proficiency in other EU languages is a distinct advantage.

The Offer

• Contract Type: Initial 2-month interim assignment with a strong possibility of extension.

• Location: Modern offices in Kirchberg, Luxembourg’s premier financial district.

• Work Environment: A highly professional, multicultural atmosphere offering exposure to high-level institutional priorities.

• Opportunity: A chance to apply your expertise to complex, impactful files within a globally recognized institution.