Compliance Analyst – Luxembourg
Location: Luxembourg
Sector: International Law Firm
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
We are partnered with an international law firm are they seek to recruit a Compliance Analyst to join their General Counsel’s Office in Luxembourg, supporting its wider European offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with experience in a law firm environment to join an established, international team responsible for client onboarding, anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance.
You will play an important role in ensuring new clients and matters meet the firm’s regulatory obligations, while working closely with senior compliance colleagues, partners and fee earners across Europe.
The firm operates a hybrid working model, with a balance of office-based and remote working, subject to business requirements and manager approval.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on a broad range of clients, including individuals, companies and trusts, reviewing documentation and identifying any outstanding information required.
- Advise on client onboarding and due diligence requirements across European jurisdictions, taking account of differences in local regulations.
- Complete client risk assessments at onboarding and during ongoing reviews, identifying potential money laundering risks.
- Undertake open-source research to identify adverse media and assess any associated reputational or compliance concerns.
- Investigate source of wealth and source of funds, providing guidance to partners and fee earners where required.
- Conduct screening to identify politically exposed persons (PEPs) and prepare recommendations for senior management review.
- Carry out enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, escalating findings and preparing reports for approval.
- Support the compliance team's shared inbox, responding to queries and assisting with day-to-day onboarding matters.
- Provide guidance on third-party payments, additional due diligence requirements and other financial crime compliance issues.
- Contribute to compliance projects and undertake research to support senior members of the General Counsel’s Office.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience in a compliance role, ideally within a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Experience working with European regulatory requirements and an understanding of cross-border compliance considerations.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels.
- A methodical and detail-oriented approach, with strong organisational and research skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work proactively using your own initiative.
Desirable:
- Fluency in French and/or Italian, both written and spoken.
- Experience conducting enhanced due diligence, PEP screening, adverse media research and source of wealth/funds investigations.
The firm is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals are valued, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to support candidates who require them.
