Description

About the role

A well‑established international commercial bank is expanding its compliance function in Luxembourg. The institution operates as a key European hub for the wider group and plays a strategic role in supporting cross‑border banking activities across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and internationally minded team in Luxembourg, offering exposure to regulatory matters, Head Office interaction, and the European banking landscape within a stable and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of compliance activities, including AML/CFT, market abuse prevention, and governance‑related matters.
• Act as a second‑line function for AML/CFT and KYC onboarding processes, including the use of transaction monitoring and name‑screening systems.
• Prepare recurring compliance and regulatory reports for internal stakeholders, Head Office, and local supervisory authorities.
• Support the resolution of internal legal and compliance issues, including matters with a contentious or sensitive nature.
• Contribute to internal legal and compliance risk assessments across the business.
• Perform compliance controls in line with the established compliance monitoring programme.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess the impact of new or amended requirements issued by European and local regulators (e.g. CSSF, ECB, BCL).
• Provide standard and ad‑hoc reporting and information to regulators, auditors, and group entities as required.

Profile & Requirements

• 8-12+ years of professional experience within a compliance and/or legal function of an international bank in the EU, ideally in Luxembourg.
• Master's degree in Law, preferably obtained within the EU.
• Solid knowledge of EU banking regulations and/or the Luxembourg regulatory framework.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French, German, or Chinese language skills are an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.

This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and fast‑paced team with a clear ambition to grow and succeed in the European market. You will be part of a challenging and forward‑looking environment that values long‑term impact, ownership, and the contribution of empowered individuals and teams.