Junior Compliance Officer – Internal Control F/M

Junior Compliance Officer – Internal Control F/M

Business unit: Legal, Secretary General & Compliance - Compliance

Contract type: Permanent

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Mission

The Compliance function is a permanent, effective and independent function that concentrates on non-conformity risks. The Compliance Officer – Internal Control role operates within the Second Line of Defense, providing independent oversight and challenge of First Line activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thematic reviews across front, middle and back-office functions.
• Contribute to trade surveillance activities to identify, investigate and escape potential market abuse, ensuring robust detection frameworks and full regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the annual compliance risk assessment, define and implement a risk-based control plan, and monitor its execution to ensure effective coverage of key regulatory risks and timely remediation of identified gaps.
• Conduct and coordinate on-site compliance oversight of branches and subsidiaries to assess control effectiveness, ensure alignment with standards, and drive remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Contribute to compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support senior management and committees in evaluating and managing compliance risks effectively.
• Improve and develop compliance policies, procedures and control frameworks.

Profile & Qualifications

Master's degree in Compliance, Finance, Law or a related field.

Experience

• First experience in Compliance within the Asset Management Industry, Investment Banking, or a Compliance Consulting Firm or Big 4 dedicated to Asset Management.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Good knowledge of the Luxembourg regulatory environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently.
• Good practice in using new AI-based tools.

Languages

• English (C1 - Fluent)
• French (C1 - Fluent)