CIS Specialist Onboarding & Periodic Reviews

Job description

CIS Specialist for Onboarding and Periodic Reviews, Compliance Officer

Tasks

- Conduct client onboarding, including standard and enhanced AML/TF due diligence for client onboarding and Russian/CIS sanctions - Compliance analysis of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets, involving reviews that are likely to be more complex than standard ones - Periodic review process: Conducting enhanced AML/TF due diligence for high-risk/special high-risk/PEP cases as well as complex cases and CIS analysis - Advising and supporting the front office on all matters related to KYC/AML (including CIS) - Presenting HRC/PEP/SHRC cases to the Client Acceptance Committee with relevant risk assessments and concise compliance recommendations

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in compliance roles, including KYC, AML/TF, and transaction monitoring (CTF/FATCA) at Swiss private banks - Demonstrable knowledge and experience in CIS markets are required - Principled, self-motivated, and ethical - Exceptional attention to detail to identify and address risks without losing sight of the big picture - Strong communication skills to resolve conflicts and express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing - Collaborative personality and openness to suggestions from team members - Demonstrable knowledge of industry protocols and best practices - Strong time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines for compliance remediation programs - Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to effectively handle unexpected issues and tasks - Excellent communication skills in English are required; Russian and/or other CIS languages are desirable but may be substituted with Italian, Mandarin, German, French, and/or Spanish - Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and valuing diverse perspectives

Our values

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• Responsibility: Taking on tasks and challenges and striving for continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Proactively achieving high-quality results
• Passion: Commitment and pursuit of excellence
• Solution-oriented: Focus on client results and fair treatment of clients, combined with a risk-aware mindset
• Collaborative: Promoting cooperation and teamwork, with an entrepreneurial spirit