German Speaking Senior Compliance Officer

German Speaking Senior Compliance Officer
Region: Luxembourg
Required experience: 5 years
Environment: Company
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)

Company description

MOVENTUM is a Luxembourg based company, which is part of the ProService Fintech/ Oaktree Capital Management group. We are a lead player in the field of fund distribution, wealth management and related services. Our clients are Institutional and Financial Advisors and our goal is to help them achieve top quality performance for their own clients, based worldwide. 

We offer a trading platform, asset management solutions and a comprehensive range of middle- and back-office services, provided by highly experienced and dedicated international staff in our Luxembourg, Brno, Frankfurt, Vienna and Warsaw offices.


We are hiring a German Speaking Senior Compliance Officer (M/F/D) - Ready for Mandate as Chief Compliance Officer.

About the team

The main responsibilities of the Legal & Compliance team (referred to as 'L&C') revolve around safeguarding the Company from potential legal risks and preventing any misconduct by third parties that could have adverse effects on the Company, its clients, business partners, and employees. The team's primary focus is to ensure that the Company's operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations set by regulatory bodies, and that all processes and documents associated with the Company comply with these standards across the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.


Your responsibilities

Please note: GERMAN language skills are a must-have for this role.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer who is prepared to undertake the role of Chief Compliance Officer. While prior experience as a Chief Compliance Officer is not necessary, the ideal candidate should possess the requisite skills, knowledge, and readiness to assume this responsibility.

  • Establish, implement and maintain effective policies and procedures in relation to compliance, AML CTF and control of delegations;
  • Identify and assess compliance risks including AML/ CTF risks as well as applicable laws and regulations;
  • Monitor operational processes, policies and procedures to ensure that Moventum complies with all legal regulations, circulars and ethical standards;
  • Conduct compliance monitoring program and prepare reports for various stakeholders;
  • Manage compliance, AML/ CTF and annual reports;
  • Develop, improve and maintain the reporting systems for relevant stakeholders;
  • Lead projects with your compliance and regulatory expertise;
  • Correspond with regulatory bodies (CSSF, BaFIN, FMA, auditors, etc.) and maintenance of related files;
  • Prepare external and internal audit and/or other periodic and/or ad hoc regulatory visits;
  • Support preparation of AML trainings and the maintenance of the training register.


Your ideal background and skillset

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, finance, or law. A relevant post-graduate degree or certification (e.g. CFA, CPA, CAMS) is a plus;
  • Minimum of 5+ years working experience in compliance or a related field within the financial service sector;
  • Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures;
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex compliance issues to a range of stakeholders, including senior management, legal teams, and regulators; 
  • A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks while balancing business needs and objectives;
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to conduct thorough and accurate risk assessments and reviews;
  • Experience in managing relationships with regulators and external auditors;
  • Fluent in English with a solid command of German, especially in written and reading comprehension.
  • A passion for compliance and a commitment to ethical business practices.


What you can expect from us

  • Opportunity to join a dynamic, international and growing team with the possibility of a real boost in your knowledge and your career;
  • Culture of diversity and creativity with smart people who take pride in what they do;
  • Flexible working hours, the possibility of remote work, a permanent work contract and 30 vacation days;
  • A collegial work environment with regular events, a flat hierarchy advocating communication;
  • Supportive management team that values employee feedback.


If the above sounds like you and matches your skill set, we would love to hear from you! 

We look forward to hearing from talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about joining our team and making a difference in our industry. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow with us! 

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