PBS - Business Support - CDD (12 months)

Job Description

The position involves the following tasks:

• Client Due Diligence and KYC Execution: Conducting KYC checks for new clients, verifying identities, and documenting risk profiles in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Crime Risk Assessment and Control: Identification and assessment of anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC risks within private banking business processes at the client and transaction levels.
• Compliance and adherence to policies: Application of AML/KYC laws, regulations, and internal policies in daily operations and customer file reviews.
• Incident Reporting and Escalation: Reporting suspicious activities and potential violations to the compliance and financial crimes teams, in accordance with internal escalation protocols.
• Training, Guidance, and Awareness-Building: Promoting AML/KYC awareness within the private banking business by providing daily guidance to relationship managers and assistants on documentation and risk requirements.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with Compliance, Risk Management, and other control functions to support a robust AML/KYC framework in Private Banking.

Requirements

The position requires:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, law, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of AML and KYC regulations, standards, and best practices in private banking.
• Practical experience in the local private banking market to assess client risks and business rationale.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.

Personal Skills and Behaviors

The position requires:

• Sense of responsibility – taking ownership of tasks and challenges, following through on actions, and continuously improving KYC quality and timelines.
• Action-oriented – taking proactive steps, managing priorities, and delivering high-quality results within agreed-upon deadlines.
• Passionate – Committed to high standards of compliance and customer protection, and striving for excellence in execution.
• Solution-oriented – Focus on practical, risk-aware solutions that support fair treatment of customers while meeting regulatory expectations.
• Partnership-oriented – Fostering collaboration and teamwork across PBS, Front Office, and control functions, with an entrepreneurial and creative mindset.