Experienced Consultant AML/CTF - Governance, Risk and Internal Control (“GRIC”)
At a glance
Mid-level Audit & Controls role at Forvis Mazars in Luxembourg. Luxembourg · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Help financial-sector clients shape and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures and control frameworks that meet regulatory rules
- Check client practices against AML/CTF requirements, review customer due diligence cases and support authority application submissions
- Guide assignments from initial planning through delivery and follow-up, keeping work on schedule and to standard
- Coordinate daily engagement work, while coaching junior colleagues and sharing practical knowledge
- Prepare client materials on AML/CTF rules and help spot service-development and business opportunities
What you bring
- A master's degree in law, business, finance, economics, engineering or another related field
- Three to six years in financial services, including demonstrated AML/CTF expertise
- Knowledge of Luxembourg and EU AML/CTF rules, plus fluency in both English and French
Who this fits
This mid-level advisory role suits someone who can turn complex AML/CTF rules into practical guidance and communicate with senior client stakeholders. You will oversee engagements and support junior colleagues, with your base in Luxembourg; international assignments or cross-border teamwork may also be part of the work.
From the employer
Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.
Your future team
Our multidisciplinary GRIC team of professionals, including a team dedicated to AML/CTF activities, is advising clients in various industries of the Financial Sector on how best to meet the AML/CTF regulatory, corporate governance and compliance challenges. We are assisting key function holders (comprising managing / governing bodies, executive management and head of internal control functions) to better understand the AML/CTF regulatory environment and its development and to identify related laws and regulations having an impact on their business.
Forvis Mazars Financial Advisory Services is looking for outstanding individuals who will join a dynamic team committed to be the emerging Consulting & Advisory firm in Luxembourg.
Your role
- Provide AML/CTF related advisory services to a broad range of financial institutions in Luxembourg (e.g. banks, investment firms, investment fund managers, electronic money/payment institutions, and other professionals of the financial sector), focusing on operational best practices and regulatory requirements.
- In particular, advise clients on AML/CTF regulatory matters by supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of the client's AML/CTF policies, procedures, and frameworks that comply with applicable regulations, performing AML/CTF regulatory gap analyses, lead customer due diligence files review, and participate to the submission of application files to Luxembourg authorities from an AML/CTF point of view.
- Partner with clients throughout the full assignment cycle, from scoping and planning to implementation and post-delivery support, ensuring lasting value creation.
- Oversee and actively manage day-to-day tasks of assigned engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
- Guide, mentor, and support junior team members, fostering professional development, knowledge-sharing, and effective teamwork.
- Develop and deliver client-facing materials (e.g. presentations, flyers, tenders) on AML/CTF regulatory matters to strengthen our service offering and market presence.
- Collaborate with clients’ management and the GRIC team to proactively identify new AML/CTF market opportunities, contribute to service innovation, and support business development initiatives.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Between 3 and 6 years of professional experience in the financial sector, with proven expertise, particularly in AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing).
- Good understanding of Luxembourg and EU AML/CTF regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience in managing projects, guiding junior colleagues, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work within challenging deadlines.
- Fluency in English and French is required; German is considered an asset.
We offer
- The opportunity to deepen your skills in regulatory (e.g. laws, regulations, circulars) and to participate in regulatory implementation projects (e.g. MiFID, ESG, internal governance, compliance, risk management, portfolio management, AML/CTF);
- The chance to develop your business approach / eminence, interpersonal skills and knowledge of the financial market place;
- A dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative work environment with competitive remuneration and benefits.
- A strong focus on personal development and professional growth, including support in obtaining relevant certifications (e.g. ILA, PRM, FRM, CIA, or other governance and risk-related qualifications).
- The advantages of working in a human-sized international firm that combines professional excellence with a commitment to societal impact as well as global reach with a personal and collaborative working culture.
- A young, energetic, and supportive team culture where your contribution is valued, and where you can make a tangible difference for both clients and the firm.
- The opportunity to contribute to international projects or work with cross-border teams, while your base will be in Luxembourg.
Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which each individual feels welcomed.
We consider candidates based on their skills, abilities or experiences as we believe everyone brings their own talents with them.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and enriching.