Job Title: Senior Compliance Specialist
The Securities Services business is one of Europes leading providers of custody services for securities.
The Luxembourg branch plays a major part in its operations, offering clients high value-added services extending from custody to securities lending, fund administration, performance measurement and ratings, and bond issuance services.
In this context, our investor KYC department is hiring a:
Key Responsibilities
* Manage AML/KYC files in full autonomy from simplified due diligences up to enhanced due diligences.
* Perform AML/KYC analysis and risk assessments at Client-Investor Onboarding and Recertification/Periodical review in line with the company's procedures, TA AML/KYC guidelines, specific KYC policy for investors, SLAs, OP Memo in place.
* Ensure all processes (collect of documentation, screening, risk assessment, approval process, etc.) are followed and finalized in accordance with applicable rules and procedures in place.
* Familiar with regulations in force such as AML-CFT, AMLD6, FATCA, CRS, AIFMD, UBO identification, DAC6, etc.
* Communicate with clients and investors and support internal/external stakeholders/parties involved in the AML KYC Onboarding and Review process.
* Keep accurate track record of all AML KYC related requests from receipt to execution and ensure quality/accuracy of associated data.
* Prepare and submit High Risk assessments to Compliance approval, facilitate coordination and approval process.
* Work in close and continuous collaboration with other team members and stakeholders to achieve joint objectives.
* Solve issues related to daily activities.
Additional Responsibilities
* Ensure timely escalation and own proposed course of actions to Management to address identified risks and blocking issues during KYC process.
* Ensure and deliver high standard of quality in the KYC files in accordance with the bank's policies and procedures.
* Contribute to side projects for AML KYC aspects.
* Be a key point of contact for questions or issues raised during KYC process.
Requirements
* Hold a degree in law, finance or economics.
* Between 3- and 5-years' experience in compliance/AML KYC in the Private Equity, Real Estate, Debt, Infrastructure industry, with specific knowledge of local AML/KYC requirements in Luxembourg.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Fluent in English and German. French, Italian or any other language will be considered an advantage.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to think out of the box.
* Suitable skills and experience in managing short-term projects.