AML Compliance Officer

Main Responsibilities

• Support front employees (relationship manager) and Senior Management in AML topics
• Implement and supervise compliance to the Swiss anti-money laundering regulation and determine minimum standards for the bank
• Review and clarification of BIS client relationships
• Enforce AML standards and investigate unusual transactions
• Periodical reporting to Line and Senior Management
• Coordinate and cooperate with other Compliance departments within the Group
• Maintain a "Centre of Competence" for AML-topics within the bank
• Coordinate cases including contact to Authorities (FINMA, Money Laundering reporting office and prosecution) as well as analyze, review and monitor such cases
• Monitor complex cases
• Control pending AML-Alerts
• Subject matter expert for AML relevant directions and coordinate consultation procedures
• Conduct compliance trainings for prevention of Money Laundering within the bank and other units of the Group
• Analyze and risk-evaluate significant AML-cases
• First point of contact for revisions in the area of AML
• Lead and manage AML-projects when required
• Coordinate AML internal and external audits
• Responsible for AML-related topics (sanctions, transaction monitoring, PEP reviews, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Private Banking Compliance
• Minimum 3 years experience in AML Compliance in Private Banking
• Knowledge of Latin American markets would be an asset
• University degree in Law, Economics, or Compliance Degree (DAS or similar)
• Very well versed in Data Analysis
• Knowledge of Swiss AML regulatory framework applicable for Private Banking Compliance
• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements
• Team player
• Suits well in an international environment
• Strong intercultural and interpersonal skills
• Seeks to join a collaborative, dynamic international team and share experience to excel as a team
• Exceptional communication skills
• Very good interpersonal relationship