Deputy Compliance Officer

Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Deputy Compliance Officer (M/F)

LOCATION: Luxembourg

PURPOSE OF ROLE & EMPLOYING ENTITY DESCRIPTION

Launched in January 2016, Rakuten Europe Bank continues the diversification of Rakuten in Europe and provides financial services to its members. Rakuten Europe Bank S.A. is a fully licensed credit institution established in Luxembourg and supervised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier.

As a Compliance leader, working within the Compliance function, the Deputy Compliance Officer will be actively engaged with multiple businesses to provide compliance advice, monitoring and oversight of compliance control programs.

The incumbent will have the ability to act as a Deputy in the absence of the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and to take-over the related responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Initiate and maintain various compliance related registers;
- Conduct compliance monitoring/review/controls according to the annual CMP - Compliance Monitoring Program or on ad-hoc request under the supervision of the CCO;
- Assisting the CCO in preparing statistics, analysis and information for internal/external stakeholders and regulatory reporting, notably compliance operational metrics in order to improve the performance of the Compliance function;
- Liaise with relevant authorities where necessary together or in representation of the CCO;
- Continuously watch the regulatory developments in conjunction with the CCO and the Regulatory Watch Unit of the Bank, as well as assess and control compliance risks throughout the organization;
- Collaborate with the Business and Product teams to ensure adherence of all new product developments to the regulatory obligations in coordination with the CCO;
- Follow up on rules, regulations and circulars applicable to the company and ensure proper implementation, as well as documentation;
- Ensuring the adequacy with legal and regulatory requirements in Luxembourg;
- Ensure the KYC and AML process and acceptance of new clients and/or counterparties in accordance with the AML/CFT Program of the Bank is implemented at any time;
- Assist internal and external auditors where requested;
- Perform any ad-hoc task requested by the CCO.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE
- University Degree in Law, Risk Management, Forensic science or relevant related fields;
- A confirmed experience (min. 3 years) in Compliance in the banking and payment industry in Luxembourg, with hands on experience in a similar position;
- Familiar with financial services regulatory obligations and EU AML related laws, including Luxembourg regulatory framework;
- Excellent knowledge of the Luxembourg's financial sector regulations, especially AML/CFT;
- Excellent ability to identify and analyse compliance risks in business processes and complex tech environments, and recommend controls to mitigate those risks;
- Proven ability in identifying and recommending improvements that add value to the Business
- Good judgment, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent presentation and project management skills with the ability to successfully work multiple issues at one time;
- Fluent level in English (oral and written) is mandatory. French or German knowledge would be an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Interesting and challenging fast paced environment;
- A chance to shape and build the business and inspiration to make a difference;
- Open and respectful multicultural environment;
- Professional, passionate, ambitious, but friendly team;
- Possibility for professional growth and international assignments;
- Your recruiter will answer your questions about benefits or working conditions that are specific to different European locations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Innovative and flexible people full of energy;
- Friendly team player with a professional mindset;
- Those who can think for themselves and take action;
- Willing to work in a dynamic, multicultural and global environment where multilingual skills are a big asset;
- Ambitious to grow as an individual within the company;
- Passionate about working in a global company which wants to make a difference by empowering society.

ABOUT RAKUTEN

Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to more than 1 billion members around the world. Since 2012, Rakuten has ranked in the top 30 of Forbes Magazine’s annual “World’s Most Innovative Companies” list. The Rakuten Group has over 14,000 employees, and operations in 29 countries and regions.

Our mission is to empower people and society through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our goal is to be Global Innovation Company. We believe in innovation as a driver of global change - enriching the lives of