Senior Compliance Specialist

Location: Luxembourg Job type: Permanent, Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office Hours: Full-time, 40h/week The salary range for this specific role will be up to €85,000 gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and role scope, in line with our objective and gender-neutral compensation framework. Compliance aims at stimulating, monitoring and controlling the observation of laws, regulations, internal rules - including the CSC Principles of Business Conduct - and ethical standards that are relevant to the integrity and, hence, to the reputation of CSC. Some of the things you’ll be doing Review and assess onboarding documentation for high-risk prospective clients, identifying AML/CFT risks and preparing recommendations for the Local Acceptance Committee (LAC). Draft compliance opinions, risk assessments, and meeting minutes related to high-risk client acceptance decisions. Review periodic client file reviews conducted by the First Line of Defence (FLOD) for high-risk relationships. Assess and challenge escalated high-risk transactions and investor cases, ensuring appropriate risk management and regulatory compliance. Perform key AML controls, including PEP and sanctions screening, KYC quality reviews, and monitoring of required compliance processes. Analyse escalations from the business and prepare suspicious activity reports (SAR/STR) for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) when required. Prepare reports on compliance reviews, key findings, risk trends, and remediation actions for local management, the Head of Compliance, and the Responsable du Contrôle (RC). Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and evolving AML/CFT requirements, ensuring relevant updates are communicated across the organisation. Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and technical support to Compliance Officers and Junior Compliance Officers. Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training programmes and onboarding sessions for new employees. Foster a strong compliance culture by sharing best practices, regulatory updates, and practical insights with internal stakeholders. Actively participate in team meetings, supporting knowledge sharing, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Support the Senior Compliance Manager in managing team priorities, complex cases, and strategic compliance projects. Assist during internal and external audits by responding to requests, providing documentation, and coordinating compliance-related follow-up actions. What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need? Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in AML/Compliance within financial services, funds, or corporate services. Strong knowledge of Luxembourg AML/CFT regulations; exposure to other European jurisdictions and the US is an asset. Good understanding of fiduciary, fund, and domiciliation services. Fluent English; French and/or German are a plus. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Organized, proactive, and able to work under pressure. Confident and independent mindset with the ability to challenge stakeholders when necessary. Committed to excellence and supporting the development of junior team members. — Published by CSC. Apply on the employer's own posting.