Head of Governance Risk and Compliance

You will provide senior oversight of compliance and AML/CFT functions, enterprise risk management, legal matters, and corporate governance. You will work with the MLRO, internal control function, senior management, the Board, and regulators; strengthen controls; and prepare to assume an Authorised Manager mandate following probation and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior management oversight of Compliance and AML/CFT functions
• Ensure effective compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and regulatory controls
• Ensure Compliance has adequate resources, authority, and independence
• Oversee regulatory compliance with CSSF requirements, PSD2, AML/CFT, and MiCA/CASP
• Oversee regulatory changes and compliance-process improvements
• Coordinate engagement with the CSSF and other regulatory authorities
• Oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework
• Oversee the Risk and Internal Control function
• Ensure material risks are identified, escalated, and mitigated
• Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and accountability
• Oversee the corporate governance framework and delegation of authority
• Coordinate legal and corporate governance activities
• Ensure effective Board-level governance and implementation of management decisions
• Provide strategic direction on governance, risk, and regulatory matters
• Prepare to assume an Authorised Manager mandate subject to approvals

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• At least 7 years of professional experience in regulated financial services
• Senior management experience with responsibility and decision-making authority
• Compliance and AML/CFT expertise
• Knowledge of Luxembourg and EU financial regulations, including CSSF requirements, PSD2, and AML/CFT
• Experience with crypto or digital asset businesses
• Knowledge of MiCA, CASP requirements, and crypto-related risks
• Knowledge of GRC frameworks, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and the Three Lines of Defence model
• Experience overseeing multiple functions and working with senior management, Boards of Directors, and regulatory authorities
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Fluent English
• Experience working directly with the CSSF or holding an Authorised Manager position in Luxembourg
• French

Benefits

• Hybrid work