Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Banking and Capital Markets

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Senior Associate

& Summary

PwC Luxembourg is hiring a Senior Financial Crime Compliance Consultant (m/f/d). What ifitwas you?

Your MissionIn today’s increasingly complex regulatory and financial environment, combating financial crime is a critical priority for all organisations At our firm, the Financial Crime Compliance team acts as a strategic advisor to management and clients, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, fraud, and other financial crimes.

As a Senior Financial Crime Compliance Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert guidance, designing robust compliance frameworks, and supporting clients in implementing effective controls to safeguard their operations and reputation.

Be a part of our team where you will:

Client Risk Assessment and Advisory

• Conduct comprehensive financial crime risk assessments, covering AML, sanctions, fraud, and bribery/corruption risks;
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements and best practices under Luxembourg law, EU directives, FATF recommendations, and global standards;
• Assist in designing and implementing financial crime compliance frameworks tailored to client risk profiles.

Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence

• Review and analyze KYC documentation for new clients during onboarding;
• Perform ongoing due diligence and periodic reviews of existing client files;
• Conduct reputational checks and adverse media screening on clients and beneficial owners.

Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

• Design and implement transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious activities across multiple risk typologies;
• Analyze transactional data to identify unusual patterns indicative of money laundering, fraud, or sanctions breaches;
• Support clients in investigating alerts and preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for competent authorities.

Sanctions and Screening Controls

• Implement and oversee sanctions screening processes, ensuring compliance with EU, UN, and OFAC lists;
• Review and validate screening results, investigate potential matches, and escalate confirmed hits;
• Advise clients on integrating sanctions screening tools and maintaining up-to-date watchlists.

Fraud and Bribery/Corruption Risk Management

• Assist clients in developing anti-fraud and anti-bribery policies and controls;
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures;
• Support investigations into suspected fraud or corruption cases.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Regulatory Support

• Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for senior management and regulators;
• Support clients during regulatory inspections and audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses;
• Maintain and file confidential compliance documentation in accordance with legal requirements.

Training and Awareness

• Deliver training sessions on financial crime compliance, including AML, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery measures;
• Promote awareness of emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.

Let’s talk about you. If you have/are:

• Hold a university degree (minimum Bac+3) in Law, Finance, Compliance, or a related field;
• Have at least 3–5 years of experience in financial crime compliance, AML, or regulatory advisory within financial services or consulting;
• Possess strong knowledge of Luxembourg and EU financial crime regulations, FATF standards, and global compliance frameworks;
• Bring proven experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud risk management, and investigations;
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities;
• Are fluent in English and French and/or German;
• Hold certifications such as CAMS, CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or equivalent, which are highly desirable.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date