Junior Compliance Officer (AML/KYC)

About the role

CF Luxembourg Services, the Moroccan office of BDO Luxembourg, is looking for a Junior Compliance Officer in Marrakech. As part of its Compliance team, you will gain hands-on experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC), develop your analytical skills and work on a variety of client structures in an international environment. You will collaborate with clients, the Luxembourg Compliance team and different BDO Business Units, contributing to client onboarding and periodic reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and review KYC documentation for new and existing clients, communicating directly with them to request documents, clarify information and follow up on outstanding items.
• Enter, update and maintain client information in internal KYC systems and check the accuracy, completeness and consistency of client records.
• Analyse client information, business activities and related risks as part of KYC due diligence, identify potential risks and document findings, and liaise with Quality & Risk Management colleagues on issues such as conflict of interest and international sanctions.
• Collaborate with the Luxembourg Compliance team and Business Units to complete KYC reviews on time, and respond to requests for assistance from Business teams, escalating difficulties to the Luxembourg team.
• A dedicated member of the Luxembourg team will guide you through BDO regulations and expectations on the Client Acceptance process.
• Attend internal Compliance meetings and training courses to help improve processes and the AML/TF culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, economics, finance or a related field.
• Strong interest in AML/CFT, risk management and financial crime prevention, and eagerness to learn Luxembourg AML/CFT regulations.
• Ideally a first internship or professional experience in AML/KYC, risk management or financial services.
• Good analytical, organisational and time management skills, attention to detail and a risk-based approach.
• Good communication skills, able to work independently and in a multicultural team.
• Fluent in French and English.

Required skills

• Good command of MS Office, particularly Excel, and willingness to learn new systems.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package including a 13th month and a discretionary performance bonus.
• Extra days of annual leave.
• Complementary health care insurance.
• Extensive training plan and a multicultural, dynamic environment.