We are recruiting an experienced Compliance Officer for a newly created position to structure and lead the firms compliance function.
Youll play a key part in securing high-level international transactions alongside a team of English-speaking legal experts and a demanding diversified global clientele.
Your Responsibilities
Supporting a team of in-house legal counsels and servicing a variety of clients (international groups HNW families corporate structures fiduciary entities) your tasks include:
- Ensuring regulatory compliance: AML/CFT (KYC checks) GDPR local and cross-border obligations
- Updating and improving internal procedures: risk mapping controls compliance framework
- Acting as the internal compliance reference point in close collaboration with legal advisors
- Drafting reports and compliance memos for partners and regulatory authorities
- Assisting with internal audits inspections and reviews
- Leading internal compliance training and awareness sessions
- Performing client onboarding verifications (due diligence)
- Monitoring regulatory changes especially in the Monaco jurisdiction
- Managing alerts (e.g. suspicious activity reports) and overseeing transaction monitoring
- Driving continuous improvement and automation of compliance processes with the Office Manager
Languages : you will be working in both French and English and must be fully proficient in spoken and written communication in both languages.
Your Profile
- Masters degree (Law Tax Compliance)
- Minimum 5 years experience in a compliance role: legal firm fiduciary family office private bank or international advisory firm
- Experience in Monaco or familiarity with offshore structures/trusts is a strong asset
Technical Skills
- Strong command of AML/KYC regulations GDPR cross-border compliance
- Good understanding of corporate law and professional service provider obligations
- Excellent writing skills analytical mindset attention to detail
- Familiarity with Trust & Corporate Services regulations
- Proficiency with compliance tools (Finext World Check etc.)
Soft Skills
- Emotional intelligence diplomacy assertiveness
- Able to present compliance as an operational safeguard rather than a constraint
- Structured thinker calm under pressure pragmatic
- Discreet humble continuous learner
- Fully fluent in French and English (written and oral)
Why join the firm
- Join a human-sized high-caliber legal advisory firm
- Work on confidential complex high-level missions
- Play a key role in shaping the compliance function
- Evolve in a stimulating international environment focused on excellence and professionalism
Compensation & Conditions
- Attractive compensation based on experience
- Permanent contract (CDI)
- Full-time position (4-day option possible)
- Modern welcoming offices in central Monaco
- Executive status
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