Compliance and AML Monitoring Officer

Your role

As an AML Compliance Monitoring Officer at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you are a self-motivated, meticulous team player seeking a challenging and international work environment, and you will provide high-quality transaction-based AML analyses, controls, and reports for the bank’s compliance department.

Your Responsibilities

• Analyzing and monitoring high-risk transactions to ensure compliance with embargoes and the application of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations, and conducting additional due diligence processes with the first line of defense
• Analyzing incidents identified by filtering and screening solutions and taking action based on the results of the analysis
• Monitoring of AML-related transactions prior to execution (pre-approvals) and after execution (KYC alerts)
• Verification of Customer Transactions
• Conducting investigations and preparing the necessary communications to the relevant authorities
• Responding to inquiries from government agencies
• Creating ad hoc AML reports
• Participation in ad hoc projects related to team activities
• Active participation in improving process efficiency

Your profile

• Higher education, such as a degree from a university of applied sciences or a traditional university in law, economics, or an equivalent program (e.g., a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Compliance Management)
• At least 4–5 years of relevant professional experience in the area of AML monitoring and sanctions within the Swiss banking industry
• Strong analytical mind with the ability to work thoroughly, flexibly, and independently
• A strong communicator and team player with a proactive attitude who takes full responsibility for tasks and areas of responsibility
• Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Excellent interpersonal skills, hands-on approach
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and a high sense of responsibility
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of Avaloq, and strong Excel skills are a plus
• Fluent in French and English; fluency in German or another language is a plus

Your advantages

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family-run bank
• Central office locations in cities in Switzerland
• Above-average insurance benefits, fully covered by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offer