Real-jobs.eu: Head of Compliance

Requirements: English
Company: Forvis Mazars
Region: Luxembourg City , Luxembourg

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy:

Implement and update as needed the firm''s compliance strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and manage the Compliance team to ensure high performance and professional development.
Represent Compliance at senior leadership and executive committee meetings.

Regulatory Oversight:

Ensure firm-wide compliance with all relevant Luxembourgish and EU regulations, including the audit profession requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments and communicate implications to the business.
Serve as the firm''s primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including CSSF, IRE and OEC.

Risk Management:

Act as Acceptance Officer and prepare and participate to Client Acceptance committees.
Conduct compliance risk assessments and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls.
Oversee AML/CTF and Independence/Ethics policies and procedures, and act as the firm''s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
Investigate potential breaches and lead internal remediation efforts.

Policy & Training:

Develop, update, and enforce compliance-related policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
Design and deliver compliance training programs across all levels of the firm.
Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Prepare periodic reports for the Executive Committee, regulatory authorities and Group.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory and Group filings.

Requirements:

Master''s degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certification in compliance (e.g., CAMS) or audit (e.g., rviseur d''entreprises) is an asset.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in compliance, preferably within audit, consulting, or financial services.
In-depth knowledge of Luxembourg''s regulatory environment, particularly AML laws.
Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills in English and French.
High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

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Head of Compliance