Head of Financial Crime Unit & Deputy MLRO

About the role

Eurobank Private Bank Luxembourg is seeking a senior professional to lead its Financial Crime Unit and act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer. The role combines strategic oversight of the bank’s anti‑money‑laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and sanctions programmes with day‑to‑day operational management of the compliance team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve KYC, AML, CFT and sanctions policies in line with Luxembourg (CSSF) regulations and Eurobank Group standards.
• Serve as the second line of defence, conducting specialised controls to verify compliance across all branches and subsidiaries.
• Advise business units on AML/KYC/CFT implications of new products and processes, and deliver the bank’s financial‑crime training curriculum.
• Monitor transactions, investigate alerts, document suspicious activity and prepare reports for the Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Oversee customer risk assessments at onboarding and during periodic reviews, including high‑risk clients such as PEPs and dormant accounts.
• Maintain liaison with regulatory authorities and the Financial Intelligence Unit, acting as the primary point of contact on AML/CFT matters.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in financial‑crime compliance, AML/CFT and sanctions within a banking environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of Luxembourg regulatory requirements (CSSF) and relevant European legislation.
• Proven ability to lead a team of compliance professionals and to advise senior management and board committees.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.

Required skills