Compliance Officer - Private Banking Compliance (Full-Time)

Tasks

• Independent conduct of standard client onboarding risk reviews, including detailed assessments of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) information, to verify the completeness, quality, and plausibility of the documented information and to assess financial crime risks
• Review of supporting documents, handling and assessment of negative reports, and evaluation of potential reputational risks
• Assessment of complex structures (particularly trust, foundation, and domiciliary company accounts) to ensure that account openings comply with the relevant legal forms and CGB regulations
• Conducting additional due diligence (with front-office units or other compliance departments) as necessary and initiating escalation procedures in the event of identified heightened AML/CFT risks
• Supporting relationship managers and management in the implementation, consultation, and monitoring of compliance matters
• Collaboration with partners from all three lines of defense (front line, compliance/legal, and internal audit), as well as other supporting functions (business management, business risk management, etc.) and domestic and international group affiliates
• Provision of training and training materials related to compliance issues

Requirements

• Ability to effectively apply global AML and CFT regulations and standards, as well as current money laundering schemes, to identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions: Ability to interpret a wide range of data and handle complex situations
• Ability to communicate unpopular opinions/decisions and remain steadfast under pressure
• Proven track record in solving highly complex problems, decision-making and prioritization skills
• Solution-oriented and very strong analytical skills
• Exercise common sense and discretion
• Good knowledge of MS Office and IT skills
• Several years of expert experience in law and compliance or auditing at a globally operating bank
• Bachelor's degree (in law or business administration) or equivalent

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