Senior Compliance Officer – Luxembourg

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Compliance Function, the Senior Compliance Officer will be responsible for:

• ​Drafting and follow-up of AML/FATCA&CRS compliance requests;
• Ensure that deadlines are met (regulatory reporting, internal monitoring, etc.)
• Identification with verification and screenings;
• Periodic screenings monitoring and risk assessments;
• Database inputs and filings: Identification, comparison, and resolution of data quality problems, as well as evaluation of large dataset for quality and accuracy;
• Preparation of checklists and risk assessments;
• Transaction monitoring review, including identification with verification and screening of counterparties;
• Review of compliance documents/package for 3rd parties (UBO, FATCA&CRS, MiFID…);
• Acting as RC (Respnsable de la Conformité) for third parties client;
• Participate in the evaluation, implementation and update of policies and procedures;
• Proactively detect, escalate and monitoring of potential compliance risks;
• Participate in the evaluation of the compliance risks as well as in the implementation and execution of the Compliance project/s;
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and communicate the impact of these changes to the appropriate stakeholders;
• Participate in the development and maintenance of compliance-related documentation, including policies, procedures, and manuals;
• Perform compliance advisory on the following topics: applicable rules and regulations, the resolution of Compliance related queries, oversight process and Risk
• Assessment, day to day Compliance support for the operation teams;
• Be a point of contact and assess Complaints and Conflict of Interest;
• Maintain a register of communications with authorities;
• Participate in and coordinate internal and external audits, Follow up on compliance related internal audits points.

Expected Skills / Experience

• ​Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position in corporate industry;
• Degree in Corporate Law or similar;
• Acting as a team member with flexibility and a proactive “can-do” attitude;
• Outstanding attention to details;
• Willingness to learn;
• Client-oriented and problem solver;
• Good knowledge of local AML laws and regulations would be considered an asset;
• Good knowledge of standard computer tools (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Good organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and set priorities;
• ​English is mandatory, French and German are assets for the role and business.

In compliance with Luxembourg Law of 23 July 2016, the candidate will be requested to provide a criminal record (section 3).
As per Altum Group’s policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo the required background checks.