AML/CFT Analyst

Department: Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Luxembourg

DescriptionAML/CFT Analyst:  your role is to perform 1st line of defence role according to regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures. You will collaborate within the team to support AML/CFT initiatives for clients and investors, focusing on preventing and detecting money laundering and terrorist financing risks. 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nRequest, follow-up, collection, and analysis of KYC documentation of clients and investors for the performance of first level screening and the risk ratings in line with Langham Hall Luxembourg internal policies, procedures, and risk appetite\nMonitoring of existing client and investors, including the review of due diligence profiles, risk assessments, identification documents and other documents as appropriate as well as the daily screening in line with applicable procedures\nSet-up and storage of all KYC documentation in relevant systems, filing and archiving\nUndertake periodic reviews of the client base obtaining updated documentation as required \nTransaction monitoring, including counterparty due diligence and screening;\nAnalysing and drafting of Business Risk Committee approval requests for the admission of new investors and clients \nAbility to hold client calls, representing Langham Hall on AML/CFT related matters \nAbility to timely escalates more complex cases, potential escalation and critical issues\nContinuous learning on changes in industry laws and regulations related to AML-CFT\nEnsuring proper and continuous communication within the team and cross functions\nParticipating to the onboarding of new clients, including the review of new business take-on-forms, client due diligence profiles, risk assessments, client identification documents and other documents as appropriate\nParticipating on the internal and external audit processes on AML/CFT matters and clients related questions\nAbility to mentor and train junior AML/CFT analyst to develop their knowledge and acquaintance with Langham Hall’s policies and procedures and ensure quality deliverables\n


Technical Knowledge / Skills Required\nFluent in English (French or German would be considered as an advantage). \nExcellent analytical and problem solving skills;\nProactive, rigorous and ability to multitask and to meet deadlines;\nExcellent analytical and problem solving skills\nTeam player and the ability to work independently\nExcellent organizational and inter-personal skills;\nGood working knowledge of MS products.\n


Minimum Education / Qualifications\nDegree in Law, Finance or Economics\n 3 to 5 years’ experience in the AML/CFT preferably in fund administration\n