AML Consultant – CDD 9 months (m/f)

Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (ARC) is Arendt’s dedicated regulatory consulting arm composed of diverse and experienced professionals with a strong background in regulatory and business consultancy. 

Our 120 experts offer regulatory consulting and advisory services and assistance to an international and sophisticated client base across multiple industries. This includes a range of services from the classic regulatory consulting, working with funds, their asset managers and asset servicers on the practical implementation of rules and regulations, to topics such as risk management, fund distribution, fund governance, and compliance of Luxembourg regulated entities.

ARC responds to the growing needs of clients with a practical yet legally effective approach to regulatory change management and other regulatory matters.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring. 

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

AML Consultant – CDD 9 month

Your Role:

Our job consists in assisting our clients in facing the many challenges entailed by their AML/CFT obligations and enable them to mitigate risks but also to demonstrate having in place a sound, effective and sustainable AML/CFT framework.

You will work as part of a team and contribute to the delivery of AML/CFT related engagements for our clients in the areas of prevention and detection of money laundering and terrorist financing concerns and risks as well as in the implementation of corrective, responsive measures. 

Our range of services combining legal, regulatory and advisory expertise’s includes among others the review of AML/CFT framework and governance, AML/CFT health check, mock inspection, onsite inspection preparation, the identification and assessment of AML/CFT risks, operational assistance such as KYC/CDD and ODD assistance, transaction and sanction support, training and awareness programs, RBE related services, AML/CFT legal assistance as part of onsite inspection, definition and implementation of AML/CFT mitigation program, AML/CFT remediation services. 

Your profile:

• You have a Master’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Law, or other relevant subjects
• You are fluent in French and English; German will be considered a strong asset
• You have a knowledge of the Luxembourg AML/KYC environment
• A prior successful experience in AML/CFT or Compliance (1-2 years) within the financial industry or within a consulting firm is not required but would be considered an advantage
• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• You are proactive, rigorous with the ability to meet deadlines
• You are a team player and the ability to work independently
• You are skilled in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

We offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each and every employee for what they bring to the community.

For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

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