Senior Compliance Officer - Private Equity

KR Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer for a well-established private equity firm with an office in Luxembourg City.

The firm operates a Luxembourg AIFM supporting private equity and other alternative funds. The AIFM is seeking a Senior Compliance & AML Officer to independently manage core compliance and AML/CTF responsibilities for alternative funds and mandates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implementation
• Lead and execute the Compliance Monitoring Plan, including testing, documentation, analysis of findings, and reporting.
• Identify process gaps, propose remediation, and conduct thematic reviews at AIFM and fund level.
• Oversee delegates and service providers
• Design and implement AML/CTF frameworks in line with Luxembourg requirements.
• Lead complex due diligence on investors, funds, distributors, and assets.
• Manage periodic AML reviews,
• Deliver AML/KYC training.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-8 years in compliance and AML/CTF within asset management, private equity, private banking, or Big Four.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg AML/CTF law and CSSF rules, AIFMD, CSSF 18/698, ESG/SFDR, PRIIPs/KIDs, outsourcing/cloud/operational resilience/DORA, and data protection.
• Relevant degree required; CAMS or equivalent AML qualification is highly desirable
• Fluency in English

KR Recruitment is a boutique executive search firm based in Luxembourg. For a confidential discussion on this role, please submit your CV