A leading independent provider of corporate and fund services to the financial sector is looking for an MLRO to join their Luxembourg office. The ideal candidate will be client-focused, service-oriented, professionally minded, committed, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Help create quarterly and annual AML/CTF reports for the Board of Directors.

• Handle relevant reporting to the FIU and Ministry of Finance by preparing, investigating, reviewing, or submitting necessary documents.

• Participate actively in the Risk and Compliance Committee by preparing for and attending meetings.

• Take responsibility for all AML/CFT-related issues affecting the company.

• Perform AML/CFT due diligence with assistance from the first and second lines of defence, and prepare various routine and ad-hoc reports for the board, committees, and regulatory authorities.

• Collaborate with oversight teams for AML/CFT supervision of third parties, ongoing screening, and transaction monitoring when appropriate.

• Enhance and implement the AML/CFT framework, including risk analysis, compliance monitoring plans, and AML/CFT control measures.

• Provide advice on AML/CTF policies and collaborate with the business to address significant policy breaches and violations, including external reporting when required.

• Regularly review and update AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Act as a consultant to the Board of Directors, Daily Directors, and staff on AML/CFT-related issues.

• Support the first line of defence in reviewing client due diligence documents and assessing potential new clients.

• Provide guidance on applying and interpreting AML-CFT laws, regulations, and policies from a compliance and regulatory perspective.

• Develop and maintain robust AML-CFT policies, procedures, and practices to cover regulated activities and regulatory requirements.

• Identify, assess, and manage ML-FT regulatory risks.

• Maintain registers of politically exposed persons, new businesses, SRTs, and SARs.

• Actively participate and contribute to the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of tailored compliance and regulatory services offered to fund and corporate clients, such as RC function, FATCA-CRS, GDPR, DAC 6, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil law, corporate law, or a related discipline, or equivalent.

• At least five years of senior experience in the Luxembourg financial service industry with a strong understanding of KYC/AML framework and recent legislative developments.

• Experience in the fund and corporate services industry.

• Ability to identify and manage ML-FT risks and policies effectively.

• Strong research, analytical, and reporting skills.

• Excellent planning, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

• Self-motivated, with the drive and initiative to excel.