Compliance Officer

European Depositary Bank SA ("EDB") is part of the Apex Group. As an independent provider free from institutional influences we can deliver an agile and responsive cross-jurisdictional service in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Our powerful global infrastructure and breadth of technical experience enables us to provide market leading solutions tailored to benefit our clients.

Our vision is to be the leading provider of Banking, Depositary and Custody services to Asset Managers, Family Offices, Institutional Investors and Corporates. 

Our company was founded in 1973 in Luxembourg. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamburg-based private bank M.M.Warburg & CO (AG & CO) KGaA, we made it possible for institutional investors to directly access the Luxembourg financial market. This makes us one of the most experienced depositaries for traditional and alternative investment structures in the Grand Duchy. In 2017 the bank was acquired by the Apex Group and renamed to the European Depositary Bank (EDB) in 2019.

We currently hold fund and securitisation structures with a total value of $260 billion. This is mainly allocated to alternative investments, including real estate, private equity, private debt and renewable energies & infrastructure (as of March 31, 2024).

For the avoidance of doubt we do not deal with retail clients. We neither offer any securities (bonds, shares, notes etc.) nor do we act on behalf of any other financial institution to offer such securities to any clients.

As a Financial Crime Compliance Officer, you will perform financial crime-related compliance control missions in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan.

In your first few weeks in this Financial Crime Compliance Officer role, you can expect to:

• Prepare in-house compliance policies and procedures in the financial crime compliance (FCC) area, which encompasses the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing, financial sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud and market abuse

• Proactively identify, analyze and report financial crime-related compliance risks, including the drafting of SARs/STRs/STORs to the authorities

• Conducts FC related 2nd line of defense monitoring tasks to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements

• Advise and train the 1st line of defense on FCC topics

• Support team head FCC and the Chief Compliance Officer in maintaining an open and positive working relationship and ensuring high quality in any correspondence

To apply for this Compliance Officer role, you will need a degree in Law, Business or Economics or a comparable professional education in relevant fields. You will also require:

• Professional experience of a minimum of five years in the field of financial crime compliance, preferably in Luxembourg

• Good knowledge of the investment funds industry (preferred)

• The ability to handle sensitive situations in a confidential and professional manner

• Knowledge of the European Union/Luxembourg regulatory framework of financial crime, which encompasses the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing, financial sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud and market abuse

• Fluency in English and French, any other language will be an advantage

Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process once a job offer has been made. In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.        

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Benefits As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development. Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs. 

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.