Legal expert (m/f/d), Luxembourg

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) acts exclusively in the public interest. Our aim is to protect financial consumers and to promote fairness, transparency and security within the financial sector, one of the main pillars of the Luxembourg economy.

The CSSF is also distinguished by its strong involvement at European and international level. Our staff actively participate in working groups set up by international institutions and work closely with other European authorities, with the shared aim of promoting financial stability at European and international level.

Tasks

• Handle AML/CFT legal and compliance issues that arise in the context of the relevant national and, as the case may be international, regulations, the effective implementation of these regulations by supervised entities and the related supervision by the CSSF
• Handle cooperation requests with other CSSF departments and other authorities involved
• Participate, where applicable, in meetings or working groups, both internally within the CSSF and at national level and, potentially, in case of need at international level
• As a representative of the FCP/LCF Department, contribute to certain tasks within the CSSF, particularly in relation to the management of risks, sensitive information and incidents

Profile

• Fouror five-year Master degree in Law
• Holding the Certificat de formation complémentaire en droit luxembourgeois (CCDL) will be considered as an advantage
• Professional experience in AML/CFT (Compliance Officer for example) within a supervised entity or within an audit firm / law firm will be considered as a major asset
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework and a confirmed interest for the fight against financial crime
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French and good writing skills. Knowledge of German and Luxembourgish will be considered as an advantage
• Good synthesis skills, rigorous work and ability to deal with complex issues effectively and in depth, with a strong sense of precision
• Willingness and ability to carry out analysis and studies, particularly in the field of AML/CFT, and to propose solutions
• Sense of responsibility and ability to take responsibility for larger and more complex projects
• Very good work organisation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Sense of discretion and prioritization
• Adaptability and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace and to meet deadlines