Local Head of Sanctions

Job description

Tasks

• Management and administration of the Sanctions Unit of the Compliance Department of EFG Bank AG (sanctions consulting and screening/filtering)
• Creating and maintaining a robust sanctions risk management system and proposing improvements
• Acting as a role model for the unit
• Implementation of the international sanctions framework in accordance with internal guidelines and national and international regulations
• Provision of sanction risk assessments and recommendations to FLODs and SLODs
• Timely, appropriate and effective measures to avoid sanctions risks, including support with onboarding, periodic review, transaction monitoring and name screening processes
• Decisions and measures regarding sanction risks in good time and immediately, if necessary
• Escalation of hits or major problems to the Group and Swiss Head of Sanctions
• Preparation of management reports for internal purposes and to Group Compliance
• Management of ad hoc requests from the Group and Swiss Head of Sanctions and Group Compliance

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in financial crime compliance and sanctions-related topics
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German, French and/or Italian are a plus
• CAS in Compliance and/or other specialized certificates are a plus
• Solid knowledge of the sanctions and Swiss anti-money laundering regulatory framework
• Ability to communicate clearly and strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to question with sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team towards common goals
• Flexibility and resources
• Fast learner
• Ability to make decisions and take action

We offer

• A dynamic and stimulating working environment
• A supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized
• A fair and inclusive working environment based on the principle of mutual respect

Our values

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for tasks and challenges as well as continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Be proactive to deliver high-quality results as quickly as possible
• Passionate: commitment and striving for excellence
• Solution-oriented: Focus on customer results and fair treatment of customers with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership: promoting cooperation and teamwork, together with an entrepreneurial spirit