Compliance Analyst
Description
Position: Compliance Analyst
Location: Luxembourg (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance Team as part of our financial services business in Luxembourg.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Luxembourg office opened its doors in 2007. Located in Cloche d'Or, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Luxembourg as a regional hub where our 80+ teammates deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our Maples and Calder (legal services) colleagues.
As part of our Luxembourg team you will be performing below key duties:
- Undertake Know Your Client due diligence reviews of new business for clients of MaplesFS (Luxembourg) S.A. in order to ensure that it is at all times compliant with the provisions of relevant legislation in Luxembourg
- Deal with Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) queries in respect of CDD matters
- Perform periodic review of client entities
- Identify and escalate complex issues and problems in a timely manner
- Manage internal relationships and liaise with / provide support to the business with regard to any resulting findings, providing guidance for resolution of the findings as appropriate
- Monitor to ensure the timely resolution of any findings
- Provide management information on a monthly basis in respect of any reviews and findings
- Carry out on-going monitoring and testing, including transaction monitoring
- Assist the Compliance team in maintaining the list of clients and potential clients that have been subject to enhanced due diligence procedures and those that have been identified as politically exposed persons
- Maintain client information on internal databases
Requirements
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Similar experience working in a legal or equivalent environment, preferably with a Fiduciary services provider
- Be comfortable working with time constraints and deadlines
- Knowledge of AML/CDD requirements for complex corporate structures, including trusts and partnerships in the ownership chain
- Some knowledge of funds / funds-type structures is desirable
- Impeccable attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to deal with all levels of staff
- Effective problem solving skills and be able to deal with all people at different levels.
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
- Hybrid work
- Lunch vouchers
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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