Senior Consultant – AML / CFT

To support the growth of Forvis Mazars in Luxembourg, we are looking for a Senior Consultant specialised in AML/CTF for our Governance, Risk and Internal Control Department. You will work with the Forvis Mazars’ team dedicated to AML/CTF activities.

As Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for assisting our clients in implementing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures to ensure clients’ compliance with regulatory obligations and when necessary, lead a team of consultants. Being a Senior Consultant in the advisory field often requires working at the clients’ premises to demonstrate a strong commitment to providing customized services. This allows consultants to understand the client’s specific needs, challenges, and work environment better, resulting in more effective and personalized solutions.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of AML/CTF within the financial sector.

Your responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the client’s AML/CTF policies, procedures, and frameworks that comply with applicable regulations;
• Conduct regular AML/CTF risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and recommending necessary remedial actions;
• Assist in the review and analysis of customer due diligence (CDD) files, ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements;
• Keep up-to-date with relevant AML/CTF regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends to provide clients with relevant advices on market practice, ensure compliance and suggest enhancements to existing processes;
• Act as the main point of contact for clients;
• Escalate to your line manager on a regular and ad hoc basis about work progress;
• Provide support and coaching to the Consultant(s).

Your profile:

• You hold a Master degree or equivalent, specialising in Law, Business, Audit or Economics;
• You have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in AML compliance in a financial services firm or similar organization. Experience in an audit firm is a plus;
• You have a very good knowledge of AML/CTF and financial sanctions regulations applicable in Luxembourg;
• You demonstrate strong attention to details and excellent analytical skills;
• You can work on multiple projects at the same time, prioritize tasks and respect deadlines;
• You are fluent in French and English (oral and written).