Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Luxembourg

On-Site | Full-time

Compensation: €80K - €120K

Our client is a leading, regulated cryptocurrency exchange with a significant global presence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. As one of the first digital asset platforms to secure licenses to operate in multiple major jurisdictions simultaneously, the organization operates as a financial institution licensed by the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance and is regulated by the CSSF.

Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Compliance Officer to join the team in Luxembourg City. This is a critical second-line-of-defense role that offers the opportunity to collaborate on unique projects and product launches within the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. The successful candidate will support the EU Head of Compliance in ensuring that adequate financial crime and consumer protection oversight mechanisms are in place, while performing rigorous compliance testing and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Support the EU Head of Compliance in developing, maintaining, and updating policies and procedures in line with Luxembourg and EU regulatory requirements.
• Risk Oversight: Proactively identify, escalate, and report compliance-related findings in a timely manner, ensuring full adherence to all applicable legal standards.
• Monitoring & Testing: Conduct periodic compliance monitoring and testing to assess the effectiveness and operational execution of controls across various departments.
• Reporting: Assist in the preparation, validation, and submission of periodic compliance reports to senior management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory authorities.
• Audit Management: Support the management of audit and regulatory engagements, including inspections, external audits, and internal reviews.
• Regulatory Watch: Contribute to the regulatory watch and impact assessment process to ensure the organization stays ahead of legislative changes.
• Advisory & Training: Serve as a primary point of contact for compliance matters, providing expert guidance and delivering internal training programs.
• Investigation & Monitoring: Collaborate with Global Compliance and Operations teams to investigate unusual customer behavior and high-risk transactions.
• Systems Optimization: Oversee the calibration of sanctions screening tools and refine behavioral monitoring rules to effectively mitigate financial crime risks.

Requirements:
Education & Certifications

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Audit, Economics, International Banking & Finance, Law, or Risk Management.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA) are considered a significant advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Compliance Advisory or Compliance Assurance role (second line of defense) within a regulated financial institution.
• Experience within the Luxembourg or EEA market is preferred, specifically within banking, Electronic Money Institutions (EMI), Payment Institutions (PI), or Fintech.
• Strong expertise in AML/CFT frameworks, financial crime prevention, transaction monitoring, and sanctions compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with regional and global legal and risk teams.

Skills & Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of the EU and Luxembourg regulatory landscape regarding financial crime and consumer protection.
• Technical Proficiency: Prior experience with blockchain analytics tools, trade surveillance systems, or compliance monitoring plans is highly desirable.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of EU DORA, Outsourcing regulations, and MiCAR is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English skills; proficiency in French or other European languages is a distinct benefit.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must possess the legal right to work in Luxembourg.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check (Bulletin n.3) prior to hiring.

Benefits:
• Competitive base salary (€80K - €120K) and performance-based bonus.
• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of a revolutionary industry.
• Professional growth within a fast-growing, international, and dynamic team.

Interview Process

• Hiring Manager Interview
• Founder / CEO Interview
• Final Interview

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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