Case Structuring Officer (KYC) for our Portuguese Market (m/f)

What you can expect

The selected candidate will integrate our Portuguese Sales team within the international life Department in Luxembourg and join a dynamic and enthusiastic team.

Immediate office entry or entry upon common agreement.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The Case Structuring Officer (KYC Focus) will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the company complies with all relevant regulations and standards related to Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and verifying client information to prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and be detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

    Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Perform thorough due diligence on new and existing clients, prepare memorandums about origin of funds and require the necessary documentation ensuring compliance with regulatory and tax standards and internal policies from external Partners/Clients.

    Ensure the submission of each file with the utmost detail to the AML / KYC team and committee of acceptance.

    Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments of clients based on the information gathered during the KYC process and categorize them according to their risk level.

    Case Management: Structure, document, and manage KYC cases efficiently, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and accessible.

    Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including Compliance, AML, Sales and Operations, to streamline the KYC process and resolve any issues.

What we expect

    Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

    Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in KYC, AML, or a related compliance role within the financial services industry.

    Knowledge of an onboarding clients/partners processes.

    Portuguese Native speaker level, and good knowledge in French and English. Any other language is considered an asset.

    Distinct analytic and conceptual understanding with editorial abilities for effective communication.

    Structured working style, solution oriented and methodical approach.

    Self-motivated and committed.

    Communicative, dynamic and team-work orientated personality.

    Discreet, customer and solution orientated.

    Excellent sense of organization, rigorous and reliable.

    At ease in working with tight deadlines and in a changing environment.

    Innovative and entrepreneurial way of thinking.

    Highly engaged in your continuous development.

    Certifications: Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association) are highly desirable.