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