New Job Opening: Compliance Officer in Geneva, Switzerland

Description de poste

For one of our clients, a well established Trust Company based in Geneva, we are looking for a:

COMPLIANCE OFFICER (80-100%) - Trust Company

Job description

• Support the Compliance function in the day-to-day management of regulatory and risk-related matters


• Conduct KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Sanctions reviews, ensuring files remain accurate and up to date


• Perform periodic client reviews, ongoing monitoring and risk assessments in accordance with internal policies


• Review the onboarding of legal structures, including trusts, foundations and multi-jurisdictional corporate structures


• Monitor client transactions and investigate unusual activity where appropriate


• Screen clients against sanctions and adverse media databases, assessing and documenting potential matches


• Maintain and update client information within internal compliance systems and databases


• Assist in the management of PEP records and other regulatory registers


• Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and escalate risk matters when necessary


• Contribute to the preparation of internal compliance reports and regulatory documentation


• Support regulatory reporting, including MROS/SAR-related matters where required


• Participate in the development of internal compliance procedures and deliver regulatory awareness sessions to employees


• Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the compliance framework

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field


• Previous experience in a Compliance role within a Trust Company, Fiduciary, Private Bank or financial institution in Switzerland


• Solid knowledge of Swiss AML/KYC regulations and compliance best practices


• Experience reviewing complex legal structures, including trusts and foundations


• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders


• Proactive, organised and solution-oriented mindset


• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism


• Fluent in English; French is a strong asset

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.