We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join a global leader in the digital assets space setting up in Luxembourg, as the European Compliance Expert part of the Group Compliance Operations Team. The successful candidate will be the leader for 1st line of defense operations in Luxembourg, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. 

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers extensive HR solutions through one unique brand. We are specialised in the employment of middle and top management and highly qualified professionals in contracting, temporary and permanent placement. At LHH Recruitment Solutions, we believe in talent, not labels, and embrace diversity and promote more inclusive employment to our clients and partners.

Your Responsibilities

• Financial Crime Risk Management: Oversee and manage financial crime risks in the European region, ensuring compliance with local regulations and translating these requirements into effective operational processes.
• Customer Due Diligence: Conduct and review due diligence procedures (including KYC) for lower-risk customers, and lead risk assessments for complex clients seeking to engage with our services.
• Investigations: Perform escalated investigations related to transaction monitoring, screening alerts, and on-chain transactions.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate risk associated with complex non-client relationships and partnerships.
• Information Requests: Respond to information requests from third parties and partners as needed.
• Risk Metrics and Reporting: Assist in compiling risk metrics, identifying, escalating, and managing financial crime risks, and provide regular reports to key risk management committees.
• Process Improvement: Support the review and update of departmental procedures, and drive system and process improvements.
• Operational Support: Assist with various operational tasks as reasonably requested.

Your Profile 

• 6 years of experience working in financial crime compliance roles, preferably in the crypto industry or financial services
• Knowledge of local regulatory standards in fields such as AML, Sanctions, etc…
• Previous experience dealing with HNWI & complex entities.
• Self-starter and willing to be operational in a fast-paced environment

To include yourself within this recruitment process; to find out more information about this role; or to discuss other career opportunities we have available, please contact Valter Gaifém Queirós as soon as possible - CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

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Valter Gaifém Queirós + 352 691 251 650 | valter.gaifem@lhh.com

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