Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer (80-100%)

Job description: Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer (80-100%)

About the job

We are seeking an experienced financial crime compliance expert with strong compliance experience in the financial services industry who combines deep subject matter expertise with strong framework development skills. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in designing, improving, and operating compliance frameworks, including policies, controls, monitoring methods, and governance processes.

Main tasks

• Review and approval of customer documentation in the customer onboarding process, consistent with applicable KYC and AML regulations, especially for high-risk customers and complex corporate structures;
• Implementation of the bank's AML framework, with an eye for detail and exploration of opportunities for improvement. Support for the entire AML team and Sygnum colleagues in compliance and regulatory matters relating to day-to-day business and strategic initiatives;
• Identifying opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness of AML-related processes within the bank;
• Providing advice on Swiss CDSA/20, AML, and KYC requirements both within the team and to customer-facing staff;
• Designing and conducting training courses for employees on AML-related laws and regulations as well as industry practices, and ensuring the corresponding transfer of knowledge;
• Responsibility for AML, sanctions, and related initiatives within the company and as a subject matter expert;

Ideal candidate

• Degree in law, finance/economics, business administration/management, or a related field;
• At least 10+ years of experience in the banking industry as an internal compliance officer or in an audit/consulting firm providing services to Swiss regulated financial intermediaries;
• In-depth knowledge of AML, AMLO, AMLQ-FINMA, CDSA20;
• Functional knowledge in relevant areas of law and regulations, e.g., customer onboarding, KYC, CDSA20, AML/CFT, sanctions, tax, CRS & FATCA, and regulatory matters;
• Deep knowledge and experience in assessing sources of wealth and sources of funds, as well as complex client structures, and familiarity with the structures of distributed ledger technology (DLT) companies;
• Understanding of crypto compliance standards and best practices, FINMA guidelines, and FATF recommendations for digital assets;
• Experience with background check tools. Blockchain forensics and investigation skills, as well as familiarity with blockchain forensics tools, are a plus.

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