AML / KYC Manager Expired

Job title: AML/KYC Manager

Location: Luxembourg

Full time/part time: Full Time

This role offers a key opportunity to lead AML/KYC processes within a dynamic Luxembourg environment. As AML/KYC Manager, you will oversee client and investor due diligence, ensure compliance with Luxembourg AML/CFT regulations, and act as a central point of contact for the clients and investors. You will contribute to strong risk management, efficient onboarding, and continuous improvement of our compliance framework.

If you are proactive, and motivated by delivering high-quality compliance standards, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet the clients’ needs. The team will have to perform the following tasks:

• Oversee and coordinate client and investor onboarding reviews in line with Luxembourg AML/CFT and KYC requirements and internal policies.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and investors, ensuring timely collection of complete documentation and a smooth onboarding process.
• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients/investors, applying the internal risk-based approach.
• Draft, gather, assess, and maintain AML/KYC documentation within client files, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Prepare and/or review AML/KYC packs for Client Approval Committee submissions (including CAC forms, risk matrices, and supporting evidence).
• Ensure KYC files remain up to date through periodic reviews and event-driven refreshes.
• Perform ongoing monitoring activities, including sanctions/PEP screening, adverse media checks, and follow-up on risk triggers.
• Identify, assess, and escalate higher-risk cases and emerging AML/KYC risks (e.g., PEPs, complex structures, adverse media, sanctions exposure), supporting remediation actions where required.
• Develop and maintain internal reporting, dashboards, and KPIs related to onboarding progress, risk classification, and outstanding documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to updates of internal procedures, templates, and controls.
• Participate in internal AML/KYC projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues and wider teams on AML/KYC-related questions and due diligence standards.

About you – essential requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/KYC, ideally within a fiduciary, domiciliation firm, transfer agency, fund administrator, or similar structure in Luxembourg.
• Strong knowledge of the Luxembourg AML/CFT framework and a solid understanding of risk-based customer due diligence.
• Fluent in English; French is a strong asset.
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and a client-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with name screening tools/systems.

About Mourant

We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and respected. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email at Moovijob.com.

Note to applicants: Background screening requirements for this role will be organised and will only be initiated for a successful applicant once an employment contract has been signed.

Note to agencies: We have instructed selected agencies on our opportunities. Speculative agency CVs will not be considered at this time.