AML/KYC Analyst (m/f)

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start.

With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence.

Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm.

With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

As a result of the continuous increase of our activities, we are currently looking for our Compliance Department (23 people) an :

AML / KYC Analyst (m / f)

Based in Hamm

You will be integrated into our AML / KYC team of 11 analysts (from junior to senior levels) which is in charge of all AML / CTF aspects relating to Arendt s own clients, from KYC to KYT, monitoring, risk evaluation, clients and transactions acceptance, training, and all legal obligations of the AML / CTF law.

Your role :

• Review of the KYC files for new and existing clients and identification of main issues and missing information by using an innovative and efficient KYC / KYT tool;
• Conduct customer due diligence checks (KYC) on new and existing clients in order to identify and evaluate AML / CTF risks as per internal risk based approach;
• Gather, analyze and maintain AML / KYC documentation;
• Monitor and follow-up regulatory developments and update the procedures and templates accordingly;
• Keep all KYC files up-to-date;
• Liaise and coordinate with different parties (internal as well as external) in relation to KYC and AML related matters;
• Be a contact person within the law firm for questions or issues raised for Compliance purposes, including delivering training.
• Participate to various internal projects.

Your profile :

• You hold a degree in Business Administration or in Law (minimum Bac+3);
• You have a prior successful experience in a similar function (minimum 2 years);
• You have a good knowledge of the Luxembourg legal and AML and / or KYC environment;
• You are fluent in French and English (written & spoken);
• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• You are proactive, rigorous and able to meet tight deadlines;
• You are a team player with the ability to work independently;
• You have a good command of MS Office.

We Offer

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community.

For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

All applications will be treated confidentially.