
Senior AML/KYC Specialist
- Luxembourg
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Bachelor and/or Masters' degree in Law, Finance or Economics.
- Any other AML/KYC/CFT and Compliance certification is considered as an asset
- Have at least 4 years of proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an investment firm or in a law firm or in AML/KYC audit position.
- Knowledge and understanding of Luxembourg AML/KYC & Compliance laws and regulations in Luxembourg.
- Knowledge of private equity / real assets / credit investment structures, of their legal and administrative requirements and day to day business
- Demonstrate a positive and solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent organization and communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Fluent in English, French to be considered as an advantage
- Proven project management skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively report activity to the KYC Team Leader & Platform transactions lead.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Team spirit.
- Autonomous as much as team player.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and Adobe tools.
- Familiarity with screening tools such as World-Check for AML and sanctions checks.
- Ability to perform well under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Conducting, reviewing and collecting thorough due diligence during onboarding and periodic checks on counterparts and business relationships
- Performing risk assessments on counterparts and business relationships and managing reporting duties related to KYC
- Discuss and escalate to the AML/KYC Team Leader complex issues related to AML/KYC
- Handling AML/KYC inbound requests from counterparts
- Support AML/KYC risk assessments and contribute to defining and implementing a risk-based approach across the Carlyle Platform
- Assist in reviewing, designing and implementing the AML framework, including related policies, procedures and systems
- Providing real-time support and advice regarding AML and KYC to key Carlyle stakeholders
- Act as the primary point of contact for KYC-related reporting to external counterparts.
- Serve as first line of defense by advising platform entities' board members on AML/KYC obligations.