BDO in Luxembourg is looking for a Compliance Officer specialised in Investment Funds.

Who are we?

BDO is present in over 166 countries, and we offer an extensive range of services in the areas of Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, Business Services and Outsourcing.

At BDO Luxembourg, our mission is to provide our clients with our expertise of our global network tailored to the unique needs of the Luxembourgish market, delivering personalized service and building valued relationships.

With over 650 people representing more than 40 nationalities, we embrace diversity and encourage skill development and ownership among our team members.

Our core values, honesty, integrity, quality, respect, and responsibility define our culture. Hence, our People can expect to grow in a stimulating work environment that nurtures professional development and fosters inclusivity.

What will you do?

Under the supervision of the Head of Compliance, you will:

• Assist in reviewing due diligence documentation and checklists for the onboarding of new clients and investors, as well as for periodic reviews.

• Assist in reviewing requests from the Transfer Agent concerning investors' compliance matters.

• Help ensure the day-to-day compliance monitoring of investment funds, including the preparation and verification of compliance reports, review of breaches and calculations of potential impacts.

• Perform daily screening of clients, investors, and related parties against sanction and PEP lists, with proper documentation and escalation as needed.

• Support in the execution of transaction monitoring controls related to investors and client operations.

• Participate in the annual review of the PEP registers.

• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, its controls, and overall framework.

• Assist in handling compliance-related queries from the first line of defence.

• Support the review and maintenance of client account opening documentation and system updates.

• Support the Head of Compliance with internal and external audit requests and due diligence processes involving oversight parties (e.g. Boards, Depositaries, AIFMs), and regulatory reporting (e.g., Annual RC Report, year-end closing documents, AML annual survey, etc.).

• Maintain various regulatory registers, including the Complaints register, operational incidents register, CSSF notification logs, register of Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reports (SARs), as well as records related to physical access and security software updates.

• Contribute to the improvement of compliance systems and processes and assist in updating relevant policies, procedures, and training materials.

• Liaise with internal teams and attend meetings to support due diligence efforts.

• Escalate any identified issues to the Head of Compliance.

• Participate in exciting compliance-related projects.

This offer is for you if:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Law, or a related field.

• You have 1–2 years of experience in compliance or a similar role within the Luxembourg fund industry.

• You have an acceptable understanding of AIFMD and CSSF regulations relating to compliance.

• You are eager to deepen your knowledge of the Luxembourg fund industry and investment compliance.

• You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.

• You are a clear communicator and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

• You are proactive, motivated and capable of working under pressure when needed.

• You are familiar with tools used for sanction and PEP screenings.

• You are fluent in French and English.

 
What is waiting for you:

• 13th month + performance bonus + pension plan

• Car leasing scheme, mobility budget

• Lunch vouchers

• Extra days of annual leave

• Flexible hours & homeworking

• Parking access

• Canteen on site

• Free access to our fitness room

• Career development opportunities & continuous learning and development through a wide range of trainings on technical and soft skills

• Company mobile phone and laptop

• Action Teams eligible to participate (e.g. football) and classes (spinning, yoga, pilates, etc)

• Criminal record required

Are you willing to grow your career in a multicultural, pleasant and dynamic environment? Then, take your chance!

In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.