(Senior) Compliance Officer

Job description

Your role

Bank J. Safra Sarasin is looking for an experienced (Senior) Compliance Officer to join its Swiss Advisory team in Geneva. As a successful candidate, you will become an integral part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting regulatory and legal compliance.

Your tasks

• Assuming responsibility for compliance with current Swiss AML standards
• Conduct global exposures of new and existing clients to identify and mitigate financial crime risks
• Processing of account opening applications and KYC period/PEP reviews in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal frameworks
• Advising client advisors on AML/CTF-related aspects
• Carrying out risk assessments, thematic reviews and in-depth analyses in specific areas
• Active participation in various compliance projects and the subsequent implementation effort

Your profile

• Higher education, e.g. a university degree in law or economics or an equivalent qualification (e.g. Diploma for Advanced Studies in Compliance Management)
• Several years of relevant professional experience in a Financial Crime Compliance department of a Swiss bank, preferably with complex account openings and KYC periodic/ad-hoc reviews, together with a thorough knowledge of AML/CDB regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work thoroughly, flexibly and independently
• Good communicator, team player and with a proactive attitude, taking full responsibility for his/her tasks and area of responsibility
• Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and make clear decisions
• Fluent in English and French, other languages are an advantage

Your advantages

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family-run bank
• Central city offices at various locations in Switzerland
• Above-average insurance benefits, fully covered by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offer