Senior Compliance Specialist

Location:
Luxembourg

Job type
Permanent, Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office Hours: Full-time, 40h/week The salary range for this specific role will be up to €85,000 gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and role scope, in line with our objective and gender-neutral compensation framework. Compliance aims at stimulating, monitoring and controlling the observation of laws, regulations, internal rules
- including the CSC Principles of Business Conduct
- and ethical standards that are relevant to the integrity and, hence, to the reputation of CSC. Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Review and assess onboarding documentation for high-risk prospective clients, identifying AML/CFT risks and preparing recommendations for the Local Acceptance Committee (LAC).
• Draft compliance opinions, risk assessments, and meeting minutes related to high-risk client acceptance decisions.
• Review periodic client file reviews conducted by the First Line of Defence (FLOD) for high-risk relationships.
• Assess and challenge escalated high-risk transactions and investor cases, ensuring appropriate risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Perform key AML controls, including PEP and sanctions screening, KYC quality reviews, and monitoring of required compliance processes.
• Analyse escalations from the business and prepare suspicious activity reports (SAR/STR) for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) when required.
• Prepare reports on compliance reviews, key findings, risk trends, and remediation actions for local management, the Head of Compliance, and the Responsable du Contrôle (RC).
• Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and evolving AML/CFT requirements, ensuring relevant updates are communicated across the organisation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and technical support to Compliance Officers and Junior Compliance Officers.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training programmes and onboarding sessions for new employees.
• Foster a strong compliance culture by sharing best practices, regulatory updates, and practical insights with internal stakeholders.
• Actively participate in team meetings, supporting knowledge sharing, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Senior Compliance Manager in managing team priorities, complex cases, and strategic compliance projects.
• Assist during internal and external audits by responding to requests, providing documentation, and coordinating compliance-related follow-up actions. What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
• Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in AML/Compliance within financial services, funds, or corporate services.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg AML/CFT regulations; exposure to other European jurisdictions and the US is an asset.
• Good understanding of fiduciary, fund, and domiciliation services.
• Fluent English; French and/or German are a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Confident and independent mindset with the ability to challenge stakeholders when necessary.
• Committed to excellence and supporting the development of junior team members. CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.® Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other. CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued. CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.

We offer
a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging, CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC. We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources. Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. At CSC®, we’re always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It’s also the reason we’re the trusted partner of many of the world’s most successful organizations. CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That’s why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.
• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
• We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In’s Best Places to Work.
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We offer
fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.