(Junior) Sanctions Advisory 100% (f/m/d)

Job description

We are looking for a (Junior) Sanctions Advisory Specialist (100%) (f/m/d) for our Global Sanctions Advisory Desk, which is part of the Compliance Department in Zurich.

Tasks

The tasks include:

• Identifying and managing customers with sanctions-related ties and conducting materiality assessments to inform decisions on relevant risk factors
• Assessment and management of all aspects related to sanctioned parties (SDNs) that have a relationship with the bank
• Supporting the team as a center of expertise in carrying out daily tasks
• Support in the application of sanctions laws and regulations, as well as relevant sanctions programs, and the implementation of specific measures at headquarters and throughout the Julius Baer Group
• Advising colleagues on the implementation of the Global Sanctions Policy and monitoring legal and regulatory developments
• Cooperation with local compliance units in Group companies to ensure the transfer of knowledge regarding policy decisions, controls, and key developments
• Interaction with counterparties, government agencies, and colleagues within the financial industry network

Requirements

The requirements are:

• University degree (bachelor’s or master’s), preferably in business, law, auditing, or finance; another higher education degree with strong career prospects; or a completed banking apprenticeship in the financial sector with relevant continuing education
• 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably in compliance, risk, audit, or legal, with experience and knowledge of sanctions issues
• Willingness to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment and a willingness to learn
• A team player with a strong personality who offers practical solutions and completes tasks independently, efficiently, reliably, and to the required standard
• Excellent organizational, operational, analytical, and communication skills, and the ability to work under time pressure

We offer

We offer a challenging and varied role within a professional and diverse team.