(Senior) Financial Crime Compliance Officer (SVP) - 80-100%

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Officer (SVP) to join our team in Zurich. If you have experience in the Swiss financial services sector, particularly in the area of compliance, and knowledge of Swiss AML, compliance and crypto-AML regulations and related legal and regulatory landscapes, we would like to welcome you to our team.

Your main tasks

• Assessment and approval of client documentation in the client onboarding process, in particular for high-risk clients and complex corporate structures, taking into account applicable KYC and AML regulations.
• Advise on Oasis CGB20, AML and KYC requirements within the team and to client facing staff.
• Implement the Bank's AML framework, focusing on details and identifying areas for improvement; support AML, Legal and Sygnum colleagues on compliance and regulatory issues in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Identification of efficiency and effectiveness opportunities in AML-related processes within the bank.
• Creating and facilitating training for employees on AML, legal and regulatory issues and industry practices and ensuring appropriate knowledge transfer.
• Responsibility for and promotion of AML solutions within the company; development into an expert role for related initiatives.

Our ideal candidate

• Degree in law, finance/economics, business administration/administration or a related field.
• At least 10+ years of experience in banking as an internal compliance officer or in an audit/consulting firm providing services to Swiss regulated financial intermediaries.
• In-depth knowledge of AML, AMLD-FINMA, CDFSBO.
• Functional knowledge of laws and regulations, e.g. client onboarding, KYC, CDFSBO standards, AML, CFT, sanctions, tax, CRS & FATCA and regulatory matters.
• Deep knowledge and experience in assessing sources of funds as well as complex client structures and familiarity with Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) company structures.
• Experience with background check tools.
• Problem-solving skills, critical thinking and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions that support the business with innovative products and business concepts.
• Team player quality and ability to create a positive team atmosphere and thrive in a collaborative and flat hierarchical culture.
• Goal and results oriented, able to work independently with minimal guidance and deliver practical solutions.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in compliance, FinTech and RegTech industry as well as digital assets and blockchain.
• Understanding of crypto-compliance standards and best practices, FINMA guidelines and FATF recommendations.