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