CIS Specialist Onboarding & Periodic Reviews

Job description

CIS Specialist for Onboarding and Periodic Reviews, Compliance Officer

Main tasks

• Client Onboarding: Conducting standard and enhanced AML/CFT due diligence for client onboarding and compliance with sanctions and regulations in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
• Periodic review processes: Conducting enhanced AML/CFT due diligence for high-risk, special high-risk, and PEP cases, as well as complex cases and CIS analyses
• Providing advice and support to the front office on all matters related to KYC/AML (including CIS)
• Presentation of HRC/PEP/SHRC cases to the Client Acceptance Committee, including 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 of and experience in CIS markets are required
• Acting independently and with integrity
• An exceptional eye for detail, enabling the identification and correction of risks without losing sight of the bigger picture
• A strong communicator who can resolve conflicts and express themselves clearly, both verbally and in writing
• A collaborative approach and openness to suggestions from team members
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Strong time management and organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines for compliance remediation programs
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to effectively handle unexpected problems and tasks
• Excellent communication skills in English are required. Russian and/or other CIS languages are preferred, but may be substituted with Italian, Spanish, German, French, and/or Italian
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diverse perspectives

Our values

• 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 customer results and fair treatment of customers, combined with a risk-aware approach
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Collaboration with an entrepreneurial spirit