Anis Soomaroo

Senior Compliance Officer – | LuxembourgA reputable firm in the investment services industry in Luxembourg is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to strengthen its compliance function. The role offers broad exposure across regulatory compliance, AML/CTF, and fund-related oversight, working closely with the Head of Compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.Execute reviews and testing in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan.Perform client due diligence and ongoing AML/KYC checks.Maintain and enhance internal compliance policies and procedures.Support the identification and escalation of AML/CTF risks.Conduct sanctions and PEP screening, ensuring timely reporting.Contribute to ad hoc compliance projects and regulatory initiatives.Profile RequirementsMaster’s degree in Law, Finance, or Economics.Minimum 6  years’ experience in a compliance role within the investment fund or asset management industry.Fluent in English; other European languages considered an asset.Personal AttributesStrong organisational and communication skills.Autonomous, proactive, and business-minded.Able to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused.

Overview An established fund administration business is seeking a motivated Senior Officer to join its Transfer Agency team. The role sits within a dynamic and international environment, providing exposure to a range of alternative investment structures and global clients. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth running of transfer agency operations, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high service standards. Key ResponsibilitiesManage AML and tax due diligence processes for onboarding new investors.Conduct ongoing AML reviews and investor monitoring, including regular screening.Maintain investor contact details within the CRM system, oversee fund registers, and process investor transfers and conversions.Prepare and distribute investor notices such as acceptance confirmations, capital calls, distributions, statements, and reports.Take responsibility for FATCA and CRS reporting obligations.Ensure record keeping is accurate and up to date, and maintain internal procedure manuals for transfer agency and AML processes.RequirementsUniversity degree in business, law, or a related field.Minimum 3 years’ experience in a transfer agency or investor services function.Strong knowledge of AML/CFT requirements applicable in Luxembourg.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a distinct advantage.High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving tasks.Team-oriented mindset with effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.What’s OfferedFlexible and modern working arrangements, including remote options.A culture built on respect, teamwork, and collaboration.Clear development paths and access to professional training opportunities.A long-term, stable environment with a strong focus on sustainability and responsible business practices.

Head of Financial Risk – Private Banking Location: Geneva, SwitzerlandAbout the Role - A leading international private banking group is seeking a Head of Financial Risk to strengthen its risk function in Geneva. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the bank’s financial risk management framework, leading risk professionals, and ensuring robust regulatory alignment with FINMA and European standards.The position will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial risk setup, building on existing resources in credit, market, and liquidity risk, while enhancing transversal oversight across all financial risk disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the financial risk function, ensuring strong coverage across credit, market, and liquidity risk.Design and implement the bank’s financial risk framework, embedding best practice across 1st and 2nd line of defence.Manage regulatory engagement with FINMA, ECB, and other regulators, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European requirements.Drive strategic risk projects in parallel with day-to-day oversight.Provide senior risk monitoring, reporting, and escalation to senior management.Collaborate with executives and other branches internationally, ensuring consistency of risk practices across jurisdictions.Mentor and support colleagues to build technical depth and leadership capability.Candidate Profile8–10+ years of financial risk experience, with significant exposure to financial risk in private banking.Proven leadership and people management skills.Expertise across credit, market, and liquidity risk, with ability to apply a transversal risk vision.Experience in Swiss and European regulatory environments (FINMA essential, ECB/European exposure valued).Demonstrated ability to run multiple risk projects in parallel.Strong stakeholder management skills, able to interact confidently with regulators and senior executives.Languages: English mandatory; Spanish or French an asset.

Senior AML/KYC Officer Luxembourg – AIFM / Fund Services The Role A growing fund manager is looking to strengthen its compliance team with a Senior AML/KYC Officer. This role covers a broad range of AML/CTF and regulatory responsibilities across alternative investment funds, securitisation vehicles, and complex international structures. Key ResponsibilitiesLead AML/KYC reviews for investors, clients, counterparties, and multi-layered corporate/trust structures.Conduct transaction monitoring, investigations, and escalation of SAR/STRs in line with CSSF standards.Review and validate corporate and fund documentation (e.g. constitutional docs, SLAs, shareholder registers).Provide subject matter expertise on AIFMD, AML/CTF, FATCA, CRS, and MiFID requirements.Supervise and mentor junior compliance staff, reviewing first-level work.Manage client acceptance processes and present risk assessments to senior management.Maintain and enhance KYC/AML systems and ensure data quality across large portfolios.Support audits, regulatory reporting, and ad hoc requests from authorities.Deliver training and act as compliance advisor to the business.Your Profile5+ years’ AML/KYC and compliance experience within an AIFM, ManCo, or fund services provider in Luxembourg.Strong knowledge of AIFMD, AML/CTF frameworks, FATCA/CRS, MiFID, and Luxembourg regulatory requirements.Experience handling securitisation vehicles, SPVs, and cross-border corporate structures.Skilled in transaction monitoring, risk analysis, and escalation processes.Fluent in English; French or German an asset.