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About EFG
EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services to clients in over 40 locations worldwide.
We provide a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strive to be an employer of choice. Our culture is built on mutual respect, inclusion and collaboration. We value diverse perspectives and believe they drive better decisions and greater innovation.
Our Purpose
Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.
We offer personalised solutions to private and institutional clients globally. Our long-term success is driven by our people and by how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.
The Role
Our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Department in Luxembourg is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to support and challenge the business on complex client relationships and financial crime risks.
You will play a key role in ensuring that EFG Luxembourg complies with AML/CFT, sanctions and broader financial crime regulations, while enabling the business to serve clients in a safe and sustainable way.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive KYC and financial crime risk assessments for new and existing clients (individuals and complex legal structures).
- Prepare clear compliance analyses and recommendations for account opening and review, ensuring accuracy, completeness and plausibility.
- Conduct holistic periodic reviews of client relationships, including complex structures, analysing the flow of funds and ensuring consistency with KYC information and risk classification.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of local FCC policies and procedures in line with applicable laws and CSSF regulations.
- Perform AML/CFT risk assessments and support the enhancement of risk-based controls and monitoring tools.
- Assess clients’ tax transparency risks, including the review of FATCA and CRS documentation.
- Investigate unusual or suspicious activities, prepare internal reports and submit SARs/STRs and other required communications to the Luxembourg authorities.
- Provide day-to-day advisory support to front office and other functions on FCC-related matters.
- Monitor regulatory and industry developments and help ensure timely updates to the FCC framework.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of FCC training to staff.
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections related to financial crime compliance.
Your Profile
- 2–5 years of experience in Compliance, preferably in Financial Crime Compliance within banking or financial services.
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions regulations and industry best practices.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex structures and documents (e.g. trusts, corporate structures, foundations) and identify key risks.
- Professional level of English (spoken and written); French or German is an asset.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgement.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with AML and sanctions screening tools and systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and manage potential conflicts constructively.
- High level of integrity, discretion and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Our Values
At EFG, you will join a culture that is:
- Accountable – We take ownership and seek continuous improvement.
- Hands-on – We are proactive and focused on delivering high-quality results.
- Passionate – We are committed and strive for excellence.
- Solution-driven – We focus on client outcomes with a strong risk-aware mindset.
- Partnership-oriented – We collaborate, share ideas and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in Compliance, preferably Financial Crime Compliance within banking or financial services
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions regulations and industry best practices
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex structures and documents (trusts, corporate structures, foundations) and identify risks
- Familiarity with AML and sanctions screening tools and systems
- Experience preparing and submitting SARs/STRs and internal suspicious activity reports
- Professional level of English (spoken and written)
- French or German language skills
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgement
- Excellent communication skills and ability to advise front office and manage conflicts constructively
- High level of integrity, discretion, resilience, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management skills
EFG International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is sometimes characterized as fair for the role, suggesting baseline alignment between responsibilities and fixed remuneration. Annual salary reviews benchmarked to performance and market data further reinforce a structured approach to setting pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits such as health insurance are described as good and comparable to typical market offerings. This consistency in core coverage appears to be a stabilizing part of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle offerings include items like free flu vaccines, free gym classes, and hybrid working arrangements. These add non-cash value that can improve the perceived total rewards experience.
EFG International Insights
What We Do
EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. As a leading Swiss private bank, EFG International has a presence in major financial centres and growth markets, operating in around 40 locations worldwide, with a network spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East. As one of the best-capitalised Swiss private banks, EFG International is a financial partner that offers the security and solidity needed to provide clients with effective support. An entrepreneurial spirit has shaped the bank since its inception, enabling it to develop hands-on solutions and to build long-lasting client relationships. In other words: Entrepreneurial thinking. Private banking.
