Join Palana and build your expertise at the heart of regulatory change, compliance and Luxembourg’s investment fund industry.
As a Strategy, Regulatory & Compliance Associate / Senior Associate, you will join our Compliance Advisory team and work directly with clients on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Luxembourg and European financial markets.
You will combine regulatory expertise, analytical thinking and client interaction, helping asset managers and financial institutions strengthen their compliance frameworks, anticipate regulatory developments and translate evolving requirements into practical solutions.
Your responsibilities
• Support regulatory health checks, mock inspections and impact assessments to help clients prepare for evolving regulations, including AIFMD, RIS and DORA
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and updating compliance policies, procedures and governance documentation
• Contribute to the design and execution of Control Monitoring Plans (CMPs) and oversight frameworks
• Monitor regulatory developments and support regulatory watch activities to keep clients informed of upcoming changes
• Support compliance advisory assignments, prepare client deliverables and contribute to training materials and project coordination
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team while continuously developing your regulatory expertise and client-facing skills
What we are looking for
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Business or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in financial services, compliance or consulting
• Good knowledge of the Luxembourg regulatory framework, including UCITS, AIFMD, CSSF Circulars and related regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Right to work in Luxembourg
Knowledge of regulatory initiatives such as DORA, RIS or other evolving EU financial regulations is an advantage. Experience with project management methodologies or tools and an interest in digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence applied to regulatory processes are also valued. French, German or another European language is an asset.
What makes this role different
At Palana, you will not simply follow regulatory developments from a distance. You will work on concrete client challenges and help translate regulation into practical compliance solutions.
From regulatory health checks and governance reviews to compliance monitoring and regulatory change projects, you will gain exposure to a broad range of assignments and senior industry stakeholders, while progressively taking ownership of your work and client relationships.
You will join a collaborative team where expertise is shared openly and initiative is encouraged, giving you the opportunity to develop across regulation, compliance, client advisory and technology while contributing to the continued growth of our practice.
Expertise. Designed for scale.