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AML/KYC Onboarding Compliance Officer (6 months contract)
The AML/KYC Onboarding Compliance Officer position at Sygnum in Zurich involves reviewing and approving client documentation, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and advising colleagues and clients on Swiss compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in compliance, particularly in the Swiss financial sector, and have in-depth knowledge of AML, KYC and CDEB20.
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About the role
We are looking for an AML/KYC Onboarding Compliance Officer (6 months contract) to join our team in Zurich.
Tasks
- Assessment and approval of client documents as part of the client onboarding process
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal AML requirements, especially for high-risk clients and complex corporate structures
- Advice on Swiss CDEB, AML and KYC requirements within the team and to client-facing employees
- Implement the bank's AML framework, looking at details and identifying areas for improvement; support the entire AML team and Sygnum staff on compliance and regulatory issues in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
- Identification of efficiency and effectiveness opportunities for AML-related processes within the bank
- Design and deliver training to employees on AML, related laws and regulations and industry practices and ensure appropriate knowledge transfer
- Responsibility for AML solutions within the organization and becoming a subject matter expert for related initiatives
Requirements
- Degree in law, finance/economics, business administration/administration or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience as a compliance officer in a bank or as an employee of an audit/consulting firm providing services to Swiss regulated financial intermediaries
- Sound knowledge of AML, AMLA, AML-FINMA, CDEB20
- Functional knowledge in relevant legal and regulatory areas, e.g. client onboarding, KYC, CDEB20 standards, AML/CFT, sanctions, tax, CRS & FATCA and regulatory issues
- Sound knowledge and experience in assessing the origin and source of wealth and compliance client structures and familiarity with the structures of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) companies
- Experience with background check tools
- Problem solving skills, critical thinking and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions that support the business with innovative products and business concepts
- Team player quality and ability to create a positive team atmosphere and thrive in a collaborative and flat hierarchical culture
- Goal and results oriented, ability to work independently with minimal guidance and provide practical solutions
- Knowledge of the latest trends in compliance, FinTech and RegTech industry as well as digital assets and blockchain
- Understanding of crypto compliance standards and best practices
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