Compliance Officer - Private Banking Compliance 100% (f/m/d)

Tasks

The Compliance Officer will perform the following tasks:

• Conduct high-risk client onboarding checks, including detailed assessments of know-your-customer (KYC) and financial crime risks
• Support relationship managers and management in the implementation, consultation, and monitoring of compliance matters
• Conduct anti-money laundering (AML) investigations when necessary
• Review local policies and procedures, if necessary
• Identify and investigate serious cases of non-compliance
• Work with key stakeholders to address compliance issues
• Promote a culture of compliance among employees to minimize legal, regulatory, sanction, and reputational risks.
• Support compliance projects and track internal and regulatory audits
• Provide training and training materials on compliance and AML topics

Requirements

The following requirements apply to this position:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in law, economics, business administration, or a banking-related subject)
• At least 3-5 years of experience in client onboarding, audit, or compliance functions
• Knowledge of the Swiss regulatory landscape, in particular AML regulations and client documentation standards
• Good knowledge of emerging markets (Middle East, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Israel, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey) and/or Asia
• Good knowledge of MS Office and an affinity for IT
• Strong personality with good organizational, operational, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, with excellent analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write accurate evaluations with a strong sense of integrity and discretion
• Independent, efficient, and meticulous approach to work, with solution-oriented thinking
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of one of the following languages—Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, or Turkish—is highly desirable.

We offer

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and play a key role in the compliance department. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.