Description

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.