PB Support Specialist - Middle East CH

Tasks

• Supporting Client Relationship Officers in proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating risks arising from day-to-day business operations
• Coordination of control activities in accordance with the Global Private Banking Control Blueprint, tailored to local regulatory requirements
• Conducting due diligence for potential and existing client relationships
• Approval of Money and Securities Transfers, Loans, Overdrafts, and Transactions Subject to Sanctions
• Sharing practical knowledge and best practices among client relationship officers, client service officers, and account managers
• Building trusting working relationships with senior management and CROs
• Effective contribution to core responsibilities and the handling of complex cases, as well as confident presentations to various senior managers
• Serving as the single point of contact (SPOC) and gatekeeper for deactivations
• Serving as the F.I.U.O. Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for complex and high-risk cases
• Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and that any outstanding follow-up tasks are addressed
• Assistance with customer acquisition when a more experienced colleague is unavailable
• Approval of customers and new accounts through business onboarding, monitoring of the KYC process
• Ensuring that HOPBs comply with regulatory and compliance standards
• Serve as the central liaison between FIUO and SUDIO to ensure consistency across key contacts within the organization
• Auditing account openings, CIP changes, and periodic reviews; confirming understanding of requirements and control standards; developing the ability to conduct these audits independently through training
• Staying up to date on local regulatory changes and control best practices
• Providing guidelines in specific high-risk areas (e.g., complex structures, unusual jurisdictional exposure, PEPs, sanctioned entities)
• Serves as a trusted representative of the HOPBS and the team, whether by leading, supporting, or representing the team in meetings, giving presentations to senior stakeholders, or managing complex reviews

Requirements

• A college degree in business administration, finance, law, economics, or a related field is required
• At least 5 years of prior experience in compliance or auditing in the banking sector, monitoring
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with people at all levels in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, to multitask flexibly while setting clear priorities and maintaining focus
• Excellent written and spoken English skills. Working knowledge of French and German would be an asset.