AML & KYC Specialist - Fixed-Term Contract

About our company

“We partner with Europe to empower and enhance a sustainable energy market”.

Located in Luxembourg, we are a service company that hosts Europe's single leading trading platform(e-CAT) for cross-border transmission capacity. On behalf of TSOs, we auction the available long and short-term transmission capacity rights on all internal EU borders.

On the 1st of October 2018, JAO became the Single Allocation Platform (SAP) for all European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) that operate in accordance with EU legislation, since it is able to implement and fulfil all regulatory obligations and requirements. We provide accounting (clearing and settlement), contracting, reporting and project support services.

About the job

We are looking for an AML & KYC Specialist for a fixed-term period of up to 15 months to ensure business continuity. The successful candidate should be capable of independently managing onboarding, periodic reviews, remediation projects, and quality assurance activities, while acting as back-up for broader regulatory matters including GDPR, REMIT, and NIS II implementation support.

Key activities in the position:

1. AML & KYC Operations

• Manage end-to-end KYC onboarding for corporate clients, including complex legal structures such as trusts, foundations, and investment funds.

• Perform periodic and trigger-based reviews, including high-risk and enhanced due diligence (EDD) cases.

• Conduct detailed manual adverse media screening using Factiva, ensuring thorough documentation and risk assessment.

• Identify and escalate potential AML risks in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

1. KYC Remediation & Quality Assurance

• Supervise ongoing KYC remediation initiatives.

• Support the review of historical client files to identify documentation gaps and ensure regulatory alignment.

• Perform quality assurance reviews of KYC files and risk assessments.

• Provide guidance, training and feedback to operational teams to maintain high compliance standards.

1. Policies, Procedures & Regulatory Support

• Maintain and update AML/KYC procedures and work instructions as needed.

• Ensure operational alignment with regulatory developments and internal policies.

  
  

Act as back-up compliance resource for selected topics, including:

• GDPR-related compliance matters

• REMIT regulatory obligations within financial/energy trading contexts

• NIS II Directive implementation support (cybersecurity governance coordination).

  
  

Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance reporting activities as required.

We are looking for someone with the following skills set:

1. Degree Education Level in Law, Finance, Business Administration, (4 years after A-Level), or equivalent.

2. Between 4-5 years of hands-on AML/KYC.

3. Strong practical experience conducting manual adverse media screening using Factiva.

4. Demonstrated experience in:

• Client onboarding

• Periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence

• KYC remediation projects

• Quality assurance processes

• Updating policies and operational procedures

• Experience working in regulated financial market environments (e.g., investment firms, banks, insurance).

5. Ability to operate independently and ensure continuity during a temporary coverage period.

6. Proficient in MS Office.

7. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.

8. Ability to translate plans into actions.

9. Ability to establish a coherent course of action to achieve goals.

10. Able to deliver work of a consistent level of accuracy with attention to detail.

11. Able to structure work logically and efficiently.

12. Ability to work in a multicultural team.

13. Excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to details and accuracy.

14. Highly trustworthy.

15. Open-minded and proactive.

16. Dynamic, flexible and reliable.

17. A positive and can-do attitude.

We offer

• Salary paid on 13 months basis.

• 31 days holidays per year.

• Up to 40% of home office for Luxembourgish residents, 25% maximum for non-residents.

• 150 Euros per month towards transportation (Bus/Train) or full reimbursement of parking tickets outside the office.

• 50 Euros per month towards sport.

• 18 Luncheon vouchers per month.

• DKV complementary health insurance for you and your close family members (Optional).

• Pension plan, including Life and Disability Benefits.

• 1,000 Euros towards training per year.

In an industry that poses unique challenges and operates under stringent regulations, we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can build a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, while growing and thriving in a positive, professional atmosphere. Join us for new professional adventures!

Additional Requirement

According to the Luxembourg law of July 23rd 2016 (as amended), the successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record before signing the employment contract.