AML Manager - European Compliance (Law Firm)

We are currently supporting a top-tier US law firm in the recruitment of an AML Manager to strengthen its European Compliance function based in Luxembourg.
This position is a key leadership role offering high visibility, strategic impact, and direct involvement in cross-border compliance matters across the EU region.

Introduction

As the European AML Manager, you will oversee the firm's AML framework for the region, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a central escalation point for complex regulatory matters.
This role combines legal expertise, operational leadership, and a strong capacity to navigate evolving European regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Lead, coach, and develop the European AML team, ensuring strong performance, knowledge sharing, and operational consistency.

• Coordinate compliance activities across several EU offices, maintaining alignment with global standards.

Regulatory Expertise

• Interpret and apply EU and local AML regulations, providing clear guidance to lawyers and business services teams.

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications for the firm's internal processes and client onboarding requirements.

Operational Execution

• Maintain and update the European AML Manual, ensuring all procedures remain robust, current, and fit for purpose.

• Act as the main escalation point for complex due diligence, high-risk assessments, and regulatory queries.

Strategic Contribution

• Drive continuous improvement of AML processes, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for optimisation.

• Work closely with global compliance teams on cross-border matters such as data protection, conflicts of interest, and client acceptance procedures.

Profile

We are looking for a senior compliance professional with strong legal foundations and proven management capabilities:

• Fully qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction, or equivalent legal background.

• Minimum 3-5 years of specialised AML experience within an international law firm or a professional services environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising teams, ideally in a compliance or risk setting.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.

• Fluency in English is essential; an additional European language is a strong asset.

Offer

• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment within one of the world's leading law firms.

• Direct exposure to cross-border regulatory matters and high-profile international clients.

• Excellent career development prospects supported by first-class training programmes.

• A diverse, inclusive workplace culture with particular attention to employee well-being.

How to Apply
Please send your application to or call us directly at +352 20 30 14 67.
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