In this position, you will join the Business Risk Management Department and will work closely with the Sales and Compliance departments. You will play a key role within our first line of defense, notably by managing the AML/CTF, reputational, sanctions, tax compliance and cross-border risks.
Key responsibilities
- Review and assess account opening requests (mainly operational companies, FIs and portfolio. managers) with a focus on AML/CTF, reputational, sanctions and cross-border risks.
- Analysis of tax compliance aspects (FATCA, CRS, QI).
- Handling of periodic reviews, in particular for FIs and portfolio managers.
- Transaction monitoring for a limited number of FIs.
- Support and advise provided to the Sales Department.
- Participation in meetings with prospects or clients when required by the circumstances.
Qualifications
- Knowledge/interest for all applicable Swiss laws (e.g. AMLA), ordinances (e.g. AMLO-FINMA) and other relevant texts/circulars/guidances (e.g. CDB 20).
- Perfect command of English and French, any other language (ideally German) is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and methodological approach.
- High degree of integrity, professional discretion, and sound judgement.
- Law or Economics Degree or similar background is an asset.
- Experience as a Business Risk Officer or in a Compliance Department within the financial industry is an asset.
Additional Information
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