Compliance Officer with a focus on Brazil

Job description

Your role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to support our international compliance team in Geneva, with a particular focus on Brazilian clients and regulatory requirements under UK law.

Your tasks

• Conducting due diligence and assisting with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks
• Support in reviewing transaction alerts generated by the AML system
• Daily/periodic screening of transactions, customers, and beneficiaries against sanctions lists
• Support in preparing SARs/STRs for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
• Conducting periodic customer reviews (including KYC/KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT/sanctions perspective
• Review of account opening documentation from an AML/CFT/sanctions perspective
• Review and assessment of legal and regulatory requirements for accounts serviced from the United Kingdom
• Communication with the London office
• Use of Brazilian judicial portals to conduct research and retrieve information on active legal proceedings
• Conducting in-depth research on Brazilian legal guides and case law to prepare detailed legal risk assessments for presentation to senior management
• Support and verification of Brazilian customer profiles, taking into account local and international regulatory standards
• Close collaboration with customer relationship managers in the Brazilian market
• Conducting ad hoc reviews and participating in compliance-related projects and initiatives

Your profile

• University degree in law
• Understanding of UK financial regulations and AML frameworks
• Initial experience in the banking industry or in the compliance sector is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Brazilian culture and the local market
• Willingness to learn and grow in the area of financial compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach and willingness to work closely with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Portuguese and English; other languages are an advantage

Your benefits

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