Compliance Officer

Our client, an Investment Fund Company based in Luxembourg, is looking for its future Compliance Officer.

This will be a temporary contract of 2 months. Please note that this assignment may be extended, in accordance with Luxembourgish law, for a maximum duration of 1 year.

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers extensive HR solutions through one unique brand. We are specialised in the employment of middle and top management and highly qualified professionals in contracting temporary and permanent placement. At LHH Recruitment Solutions, we believe in talent, not labels, and embrace diversity and promote more inclusive employment to our clients and partners.

Your responsabilities :

• Offers high-level guidance on compliance policy development, particularly in the areas of market abuse, conflicts of interest, and MiFID.
• Provides strategic input across the full compliance lifecycle identifying obligations, assessing risks, designing controls, conducting reviews and reporting, addressing issues, supporting continuous improvement, and overseeing monitoring and testing.
• Represents the department in discussions on these topics, preparing materials, shaping positions, and drafting policies, procedures, operational guidance, compliance assessments, and reviews for new products or mandates.
• Supports unit-level initiatives, such as digitalisation efforts and delivering or improving training.
• Helps develop and refine policies, procedures, methodologies, and systems to strengthen the compliance framework.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships across teams and directorates, acting as a central contact point for compliance issues in the relevant subject areas.
• Conducts detailed pre-assessments of proposals, reviewing them against applicable regulations, internal policies, and expected regulatory developments, and benchmarking processes against industry standards.
• Oversees compliance with regulatory and internal requirements across OCCO and the wider Bank, and advises on the control structures needed to meet those obligations.
• Identifies weaknesses or gaps in compliance practices and recommends remedial or control measures to OCCO management.
• Provides expert advice and support in response to queries relating to the subject matter areas.
• Contributes to planning activities, including operational plans linked to market abuse and conflicts of interest, supporting divisional and directorate-level objectives.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced colleagues to strengthen their knowledge and improve overall team performance and output quality.
• Reviews and enhances training materials within the subject matter areas.
• Stays current with regulatory developments, industry standards, and best practices to ensure the Bank applies up-to-date compliance approaches.
• Leads or participates in thematic groups, meetings, and benchmarking exercises to keep colleagues informed and aligned.
• Actively shares expertise to build compliance awareness and strengthen a culture of responsibility across the Bank.
• Tackles any additional compliance tasks delegated by the Chief Compliance Officer or Director.

Your profile :

• A university qualification in a relevant field such as law, economics, finance, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in areas such as compliance, legal or regulatory work, audit, supervision, or other control-related functions within the financial sector.
• Familiarity with topics like market abuse, conflicts of interest, and MiFID especially experience with assessing risks or performing oversight activities would be considered an asset.
• Strong command of English and/or French, with the ability to work comfortably in the other language; additional languages are a plus.
• Capacity to review and interpret large amounts of information quickly and accurately.
• A practical mindset, with the ability to understand operational realities and prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication and writing abilities, with the skill to persuade and influence stakeholders without relying on formal enforcement.

To include yourself in this recruitment process; to find out more information about this role; or to discuss other career opportunities we have available, please contact Muriel Mercier as soon as possible - CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

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