Head of Compliance

Forvis Mazars

  • Luxemburg
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership & 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., réviseur 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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