AML Analyst (m/f)

AML Analyst

Reports to AML Manager / AML Supervisor

As an AML Analyst you will be dealing with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing Terrorism (CFT) matters on a regular basis and will be responsible for maintaining well organized and up to date client and investor records in the database and hard copy files. If weaknesses are identified in the existing records, you will be responsible for taking action to ensure a satisfactory level of compliance is obtained. You will also be required to identify any connections to politically exposed persons (PEP) as well as reviewing and treating, on a weekly basis, the alerts generated by the automatic screening tool.  In addition, your role will also be to give advice to and closely support the client facing teams in relation to AML/CFT matters. Such tasks may require you to deal directly with external parties.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that, for the identification of client and fund investors, all know-your-client (KYC) requirements and compliance with the Luxembourg regulatory framework is continually met 
• Set up of client and investor profiles into the electronic database and ensure KYC information and documents are accordingly uploaded 
• Assist client facing teams in dealing with external parties and ensure that proper information and documentation is collected in a timely manner 
• Ensure regular follow-up with the client facing teams is performed in relation to submitted requests 
• Respond to requests from client facing teams to perform drawdowns and distributions
• Ensure that the client and investor database is regularly screened and that automatically generated alerts are treated on time

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• University degree or equivalent in Law, Economics, Commerce or other relevant subjects can be an asset, however it is not essential
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are required to develop working relationships with colleagues (from both the Compliance team and the client facing teams) and to deal with external parties 
• Analytical approach with good research skills 
• Have a team-player attitude 
• Good organisational skills 
• A self-starter with a proactive and dynamic style and a high degree of attention to detail 
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards 
• Highly motivated
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products, in particular Word and Excel 
• A high level of integrity and professionalism 
• Ideally 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Luxembourg fund structures
• General understanding of the AML requirements within Luxembourg
• Fluency in English is mandatory. French or German is an advantage 

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.