Compliance officer M/F

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Our client is a famous European institution located in Kirchberg in Luxembourg. They are looking for a Compliance officer M/F for a temporary assignment of 2 months (extendable until 12 months).

Job purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development of compliance policies, particularly in areas such as market abuse, conflicts of interest and financial market regulations, ensuring consistency across the organisation;
• Support the identification and assessment of compliance obligations and risks, as well as the design and implementation of appropriate controls and monitoring frameworks;
• Contribute to compliance reporting, oversight activities, risk evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Prepare, coordinate and present positions on regulatory topics, including drafting policies, procedures, compliance opinions and risk assessments for new products or business activities;
• Participate in and support key initiatives within the Compliance function, including digitalisation projects, testing activities and training programmes;
• Assist in enhancing procedures, methodologies and systems to improve overall compliance effectiveness;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across business and support functions, acting as a key point of contact on compliance matters;
• Conduct regulatory analyses and provide advice on proposals, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, internal frameworks and industry standards;
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, and provide recommendations on strengthening the control environment;
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions or enhancements to internal controls;
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on compliance-related queries;
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to enhance team capability and performance;
• Contribute to the development and review of training materials;
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments, market practices and industry trends to ensure best-in-class compliance approaches;
• Lead workshops, meetings and benchmarking exercises to promote awareness and knowledge sharing;
• Promote a strong compliance culture by actively sharing knowledge and fostering awareness across the organisation;
• Support ad hoc compliance-related tasks and projects as required by senior management.

Background

• Master's degree in law, finance, economics or a related field;
• At least 5 years' experience in compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, risk management or financial supervision within a financial institution or similar environment;
• Knowledge of market abuse regulations, conflicts of interest frameworks and MiFID (or similar financial regulations) is an advantage;
• Experience with compliance risk assessments, monitoring and testing activities is desirable;
• Exposure to digital tools or transformation initiatives within Compliance is a plus;
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are considered an asset;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process large volumes of information under time pressure;
• Pragmatic mindset with a good understanding of business needs and operational priorities;
• Strong communication and drafting skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Competencies

• Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers on commitments;
• Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships and works effectively across teams; demonstrates agile communication;
• Innovation: Promotes new ideas and continuous improvement;
• Results-driven: Delivers high-quality outcomes under pressure while managing priorities effectively;
• Trust & Integrity: Builds credibility through transparency, professionalism and ethical behaviour.