Financial Crime Compliance Officer

Tasks

• Assess and approve client documentation in the client onboarding process with a focus on AML regulations, especially for high-risk clients and complex corporate structures.
• Advising on Swiss CDDBO, AML, and KYC requirements within the team and for client-facing employees.
• Further development of the bank's AML framework with a focus on details and exploration of opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the entire AML team and Sygnum colleagues in compliance and regulatory matters in day-to-day business and strategic initiatives.
• Identification of opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness in AML-related processes within the bank.
• Developing and conducting training courses for employees on AML-related laws and regulations as well as industry practices, and ensuring the corresponding transfer of knowledge.
• Champion and ownership of AML solutions implemented within the company, and development into a subject matter expert for related initiatives.

Requirements

• Compliance experience in the Swiss financial services industry.
• Knowledge of Swiss AML compliance and crypto AML compliance, as well as the associated legal and regulatory landscape.
• Curiosity about technology (cryptocurrency/blockchain)/ICOs and related compliance and regulatory issues.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and interdisciplinary environment.
• Striving for impact and effectively establishing an innovative financial institution.
• Team player qualities and ability to work independently and under pressure.

Our ideal candidate

• Degree in law, finance/economics, business administration/management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the banking industry as an in-house compliance officer or in an audit/consulting firm providing services to Swiss regulated financial intermediaries.
• Extensive knowledge of (Swiss) AML, AMLO, AMLD-FINMA, CDBC20.
• Functional knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory areas, e.g., client onboarding, KYC, CDBC20 standards, AML/CFT, sanctions, taxes, CRS & FATCA, and regulatory matters.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating the source of wealth and structures of distributed ledger technology (DLT) companies.
• Experience with background screening tools.
• Problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions that support the business with innovative products and business models.
• Team player qualities and the ability to create a positive team atmosphere and fit into a collaborative and flat hierarchy culture.
• Goal- and results-oriented, able to work independently with minimal guidance and provide hands-on practical solutions.

Our offer