Are you curious and eager to seize new opportunities? Do you go the extra mile and have an open, communicative personality with a strong customer and solution orientation? Then let's exceed our clients' expectations together and continue the success story of VP Bank. With us, you'll find space for bold ideas and the opportunity to actively shape the future.

As part of pur succession planning, we are seeking a Deputy Head of Compliance with the prospect of assuming the Chief Compliance Officer role at a later stage.

Your Challenge

  • Act as Deputy Head of Compliance / Deputy CCO and execute all day-to-day tasks typically associated with the compliance function
  • Analyze and monitor the bank's compliance risks and ensure the business is conducted in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as with the Group's compliance strategy
  • Ensure that the bank has robust AML and sanction handling processes in place and act as supplementary point of contact for Luxembourg's authorities in that respect, ensuring timely reporting of relevant information
  • Provide strategic direction to the management team on compliance; provide guidance, advice, and training to client-facing units
  • Maintain a thorough compliance monitoring plan covering the bank's activities and ensure second line of defense controls are performed on a timely basis; oversee relevant tasks outsourced to the Group
  • Carry out risk-based due diligence and tax compliance checks as part of the account opening and maintenance process as well as risk-based periodic reviews of account relationships
  • Identify upcoming regulatory changes which may impact the bank's activities and ensure that the governance framework is up-to-date; develop directives and control processes as well as implement measures to minimize compliance risks
  • Monitor the processing of customer complaints and the management of conflicts of interest
  • Ensure various tax reporting activities are performed in due time.

Your Profile

  • You have at least a Master's degree in business studies or related disciplines and have successfully completed a professional compliance certification
  • You have gained at least 10 years of professional experience in executing compliance duties
  • You have proven leadership skills with excellent communication skills to successfully lead and coach a team
  • You have a strong knowledge and expertise in Luxembourg's compliance related legislation and regulation covering AML/CTF, MiFID, sanctions/embargos and tax compliance
  • You possess a high level of integrity and assertiveness to implement compliant solutions and to act as business enabler with high client orientation
  • You have outstanding solution oriented problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset
  • You are fluent in English (verbally and in writing), have a good knowledge in German, any Scandinavian language or French is an asset.

In the event of an employment we will ask you to provide us with a criminal record.

Your contact person

Throughout your application process, you will be accompanied by

Anna Wiemer

Senior People & Culture Consultant

Your benefits

Our employees are our pride and joy. VP Bank considers it as important to give something back and to contribute to the well-being of each and every individual. We strive to do this every day. VP Bank employees enjoy respectful and fair treatment and also receive a wide range of benefits.

Family and leisure

Family and leisure
  • Generous holiday entitlement in accordance with the Bank Collective Agreement
  • Flexible working hours and overtime compensation
  • Various part-time models
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Childcare in the building

Health promotion

Health promotion
  • In-house gym
  • Local sport events and training sessions
  • Seasonal vaccinations
  • Individual assistance and consultation
  • Lunch & Learn program to promote physical and mental health

Further training

Further training
  • Financial support fo further training
  • Numerous internal training sessions and opportunities to develop skills
  • Leadership training courses

Insurance and pension benefits

Insurance and pension benefits
  • Attractive pension solutions
  • Company pension scheme with retirement, accident and disability cover

Mobility and Workplace

Mobility and Workplace
  • Monthly mobility allowance
  • Direct access via motorway exit in Kirchberg
  • Modern open-plan working environment
  • Subsidised canteen offer
  • In-house restaurants
  • In-house concierge service

Financial incentives

Financial incentives
  • 13th month salary
  • Employee stock option plan
  • Attractive gifts for anniversaries and special occasions
  • Sympass advantage card
  • Numerous employee offers

Your new working environment

With our location in Luxembourg, we have been represented in the Grand Duchy since 1988. VP Bank (Luxembourg) SA is a wholly owned subsidiary of VP Bank Group. To this day, it is the only bank in the Grand Duchy with its head office in Liechtenstein. For over 30 years, our team of about 120 employees has stood for high-quality wealth management and investment consulting with a personal touch.