Senior Compliance Officer for Onboarding and Periodic Reviews

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Officer for Onboarding & Periodic Reviews who can manage complex clients. Experience in the private banking industry and a strong understanding of international markets are required. Fluency in English is a must.

Main tasks

• Preparation of comprehensive compliance analyses and recommendations for new accounts for both individuals and legal entities
• Comprehensive review of existing relationships, including various aspects of different structures; updating due diligence and risk classification; analyzing cash flows; analyzing customer information profiles with regard to transitional behavior; assessing compliance; and evaluating changes in circumstances
• Presentation of specific cases to the Client Acceptance Committee, including relevant risk assessments and clear compliance recommendations
• Advising and supporting the front office on matters related to anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and compliance with the Swiss Code of Conduct for Banks as part of the due diligence process (CDB 20)
• Assessment of clients' tax compliance, including FINMA and CRS forms and other relevant elements; documentation of this assessment and/or inquiries (e.g., inquiries from other departments or third parties, follow-ups)
• Managing Other Inquiries
• Support for tasks related to internal and external audits, upon request
• Reporting Potentially Suspicious Cases to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
• Collaborate with other units as needed, such as the Sanctions Team, the Legal Department, Account Documentation, and other relevant departments, to ensure a thorough assessment of customers

Requirements

• Professional English required
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Principled, self-reliant, and a strong team player and collaborator
• Ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately interpret complex documents or structures
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines

We offer

Our values are:

• Responsibility: Taking on tasks and challenges and striving for continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Proactively Delivering High-Quality Results
• Passion: Commitment and pursuit of excellence
• Solution-oriented: Focus on customer results and fair treatment of customers, guided by a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Collaboration with an entrepreneurial spirit