Compliance jobs in Luxembourg
The financial services industry has seen many changes over the years with traditional firms being constantly challenged by the evolution of new trends and technologies.
The emergence of digital assets, fintechs and start ups has varied the scope of the once traditional compliance role, making it an increasingly interesting and competitive space to work in.
Every year, new regulations and rules are introduced, meaning compliance professionals must always be on top of the ever-changing sector to properly assess how any regulatory update can affect a business and its activities.
The person leading a compliance regulatory function will have to manage and support c-suite staff, internalise conflicts and exercise supreme judgement in balancing the need to allow its business to flourish in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, whilst avoiding the potentially devastating consequences of non-compliance.
Comliance Teams
Compliance teams can vary depending on the firm, and level of experience needed but can be comprised with the following:
Chief Operating Officer
Head of Legal and Compliance
General Counsel
Head of Compliance
Chief Compliance Officer
Legal Counsel
Compliance Manager
Compliance Officer
Compliance Analyst
Advisory Compliance
Compliance Policy
Monitoring, Testing & Surveillance
Policy/Regulatory Affairs
Main Key Duties
The key duties within a compliance role might change from one type of firm to another, however its core responsibilities will usually include, but not be limited to, the following:
Fostering an ethical culture at the firm
Avoiding fines and other penalties from the regulating body (FCA in the UK, SEC in the US)
Creating, monitoring and reporting on internal policies and processes: IT, Strategy, OH&S (Occupational, Health & Safety), KYC (Know Your Customer), PEP (Politically Exposed Person) and Sanctions
Legal research and anticipating future changes
Leveraging future changes in regulation
Reviewing marketing material and disclaimers
Training sessions to staff
Answering “can we do X?” questions from the C-Suite and front office
Conducting internal audits
Assisting with disciplinary proceedings
Reporting to the regulator
Making sure that advice considers business objectives
Prepare and file regulatory reports with the FCA
Main Skills
As the regulatory function continues to grow the compliance needs in firms have become more robust, meaning compliance professionals may require a niche set of skills.
To flourish within a compliance role these skills are required:
Broader Business Acumen (Product & Technology knowledge)
Interpersonal skills and communication
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Niche candidates and subject matter experts
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Even though it is a small country, Luxembourg packs a big punch. One of the world’s highest GDP per capita, according to the IMF, it is the second richest country in the world according to buying power per capita. This can be mostly attributed to its thriving financial services industry.
Luxembourg is a mixing pot of culture, it has a trilingual school system featuring German, French and Luxembourgish. A centre of diplomacy, it’s a founding member of NATO, the EU, the UN, the OECD and Benelux. One of the 4 capitals of the EU, it hosts the Court of Justice of the European Union and is home to Schengen village, where the famous Schengen Agreement was signed.
Getting around
Luxembourg offers three main forms of public transport: trams, trains and buses. Not only is it quite easy to get around the city with public transport: since March 1st 2020, all modes of transport are free throughout the country. Even better news: this applies to everyone, from residents, cross-border commuters and even tourists.
Latest jobs in Compliance
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Compliance Officer
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