KYC Officer - CDI

KYC Officer

Loyens & Loeff is an international top Tier full-service law and tax firm. Our Luxembourg office is led by 25 experienced partners and forms part of the Loyens & Loeff network, which counts more than 1500 partners and associates worldwide. Our office in Luxembourg comprises around 160 professionals and has a total headcount of more than 240.

Our lawyers and departments in all our offices are praised for their expertise by leading legal directories and our firm is regularly recognised as Best Law Firm in BeNeLux. Our office in Luxembourg is notably recognised for its expertise in Investment Funds, Corporate M&A, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Tax.

KYC Officer – CDI

Within Loyens & Loeff you will be part of the KYC team. You will deliver a high quality and proactive contribution to the compliance team, with an efficient client onboarding and KYC reviews.

As a member of the KYC department, you will be part of the global compliance team of Loyens & Loeff, you will work in close collaboration with your colleagues. You will report to the Head of Compliance Luxembourg.

Your responsibilities:

• You will compile and control the KYC documentation for the purposes of client identification and verification according to the firm’s client acceptance guidelines, and its internal procedures and processes;
• You will liaise with personal assistants to ensure the compliance documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
• You will conduct thorough background checks on new and existing clients;
• You will verify customer information and documentation for accuracy;
• You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all KYC activities;
• You will prepare and submit reports on KYC findings to senior management.
• You will assist in the development and implementation of KYC policies and procedures;
• You will conduct periodic reviews of existing client accounts;
• You will contribute to the preparation of inquiries from regulatory authorities and auditors;
• You will participate in internal and external audits related to compliance;
• You will ensure timely completion of KYC reviews and updates;
• You will identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies at the local Luxembourg office and you will collaborate with the colleagues from other home markets and other departments;
• You will maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information and secure storage of all clients’ data;
• You will support the onboarding process for new clients;
• You will ensure that all KYC documentation is stored securely and is easily accessible.

Your profile:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree with, ideally, a background in Law, Economics or Business Administration;
• You have at least 2 years of previous experience in the compliance field, allowing you to autonomously perform a simplified or standard due diligence;
• You have analytical and synthesis skills, communicate in a structured way and are able to convey your point of view in a convincing way;
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French;
• You are stress resistant, have high ethical standards and are a dynamic team player and you have a positive attitude combined with a customer-focused and service-minded approach;
• You have a good working knowledge of MS Office and you are open to change, innovation and to the opportunities offered by new technologies

What we offer:

• You will have the opportunity to grow and to develop yourself in a multicultural environment with a confirmed reputation;
• You will be trained and supported in your professional growth;
• You will benefit from legal/regulatory and soft skills training that will greatly contribute to your career and personal development;
• You will work in a highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, and you will be part of a team that helps you learn and succeed.

Ready to start writing your own story at Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg? We look forward to receiving your application.