AML/KYC Agent - M/W

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Control and contribute to strengthening processes on oversight of delegated activities            
• Manage compliance and AML risk assessments, primarily, in accordance with Luxembourg requirements, including the CSSF Circular 18/698 and AML regulations    
• Perform the daily oversight controls on account opening and account maintenance processes
• Assist, establish and maintain processes, procedures, and workflows are up to date
• Ensure timely follow-up of all counterparts’ due diligence processes             
• Ensure Delegates’ AML/KYC files are up to date and all the information and documents are recorded in the database    
• Ensure collaboration with 2nd line of defense functions (Compliance and Risk Management) in terms of risk-based approach, complex investor cases and regulations
• Ensure all controls are adhered to and exceptions are escalated in a timely manner 
• Coordinate the cross-value chain for all client-related aspects, including distribution, cross-border evaluation, and transfer agency                                                                                                                                       
• Proactively coordinate the onboarding process for new business relationships as well as contribute and implement regulatory projects                                                                                                                                      
• Promote the highest ethical standards required of staff and to ensure staff meet the requirements of the Compliance Manual and the relevant regulatory rules in Luxembourg                                                                                                                                     

Operational skills :                                                           

• Advanced level of French and English
• German language would be an asset
• 2 to 3 years experience working on aspects related to AML/KYC    
• Excellent operational background in Fund Distribution Services would be an asset
• Strong understanding of the relevant rules and regulations for compliance theme areas, including, AML/KYC laws, FATCA/CRS and Luxembourg's regulations/CSSF Circulars
• Strong experience with research tools such as World Check/Fircosoft          
• Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements     
• Working in close cooperation with local and cross-border colleagues in a project-oriented environment
• Partner throughout the organization i.e., sales, operations, legal, compliance and internal audit                   

Behavioral skills: 

• Proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative and assume responsibility
• Strong analytical and communication skills - oral, written and presentation  
• Goal and solution-oriented behavior and ability to show initiative in solving problems
• Strong organization skills and quality focused    
• Team player mentality along with a detail-oriented, proactive approach to work                                         

• Position not submitted to MIFID 2

Société Générale Luxembourg is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

Our Recruitment process:

The short-listed candidates will be invited to perform a reasoning test, a personality questionnaire and to one or more face to face interviews in order to discuss about their experience, skills and values. In order to finalize the recruitment process, the selected candidate will have to present a certain number of supporting documents before his integration (copy of diplomas, proof of previous jobs, and possibly an extract of the criminal record (bulletin n ° 3 for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg).

We offer our employees a working environment adapted to the evolution of the business lines; this translates in two key words: remote working & agility (depending on the department).

“Building together, with our clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions”.
Our CSR strategy is at the heart of our DNA and the Group wishes to position itself as one of the key players in the fight against climate change by supporting customers in their energy transition. In Luxembourg, our international environment offers us tremendous diversity within our teams, for which we guarantee equal opportunities.
Our open-innovation lab #Leplateaulux, in connection with the Luxembourg innovation ecosystem, allows our employees to benefit from proximity with external start-ups and internal project developers.

Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS), the Securities business line of Société Générale Group, is one of the main Administration and Custody actors for mutual funds in Luxembourg. We offer a complete range of services for institutional clients: liquidity management, compensation, depositary and conservation services, funds administration and asset servicing, transfer agent and issuer services.