Head of Compliance

Head of Compliance – Luxembourg A leading professional services firm in Luxembourg is looking to appoint a Head of Compliance to oversee and lead its compliance framework. This is a senior strategic role with ownership of regulatory relations, internal risk controls, and compliance team leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Luxembourg regulation and experience within audit, consulting, or financial services environments.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the firm’s compliance strategy in alignment with regulatory and business goalsLead, mentor, and manage the Compliance team, ensuring high performance and ongoing developmentAct as the key representative for Compliance in senior leadership and executive committee discussionsEnsure full adherence to Luxembourg and EU regulations, particularly in relation to audit profession standardsMaintain relationships with key regulatory bodies including CSSF, IRE, and OECOversee AML/CTF, Ethics, and Independence frameworks and act as the firm’s MLROConduct risk assessments, lead investigations into potential breaches, and manage remediation processesPrepare and deliver periodic reporting to senior management, regulators, and Group functionsRequirementsMaster’s degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related fieldRelevant professional certification (e.

g. , CAMS or réviseur d’entreprises) is an advantageMinimum of 10 years' experience in compliance, ideally within audit, consulting, or financial servicesDeep understanding of Luxembourg’s regulatory landscape, especially AML lawsProven team leadership and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong communication skills in both English and FrenchHigh level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment