Business Compliance Officer

at  Vontobel Holding AG

Zürich / Gotthardstrasse 43
Do you want to be part of the international growth of Vontobel and leverage on your expertise to have an impact on our organization?
For our Private Clients Division covering CEE, we are looking for a highly motivated and engaged Business Compliance Officer.
We have a cohesive and experienced team that has been working together harmoniously for an extended period. We value synergy that comes from our existing dynamic and appreciate the expertise that everyone brings. At the same time, we enthusiastically embrace new additions to the team, recognizing the value of fresh perspectives and innovative ideas they can contribute. We believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment where everyone’s input is valued and encouraged.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch.
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space with dancing walls.
• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.
• Campus feeling and collaborative spirit.
  We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
  At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.
  We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?

• Compliance Monitoring and Oversight: Conduct daily compliance risk assessments within business operations for client onboarding and periodic and transaction reviews. This includes Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence checks to identify potential risks and compliance issues.
• Advisory Role: Provide guidance and support to the Private Clients Central and Eastern Europe (PC CEE) business unit on compliance related matters. This includes support in internal onboarding procedures, acting as a business partner, assessing and mitigating identified risks such as AML, PEP, sanctions, and reputational risks, and facilitating the development of legal and compliant solutions.
• Incident Management: Investigate compliance related incidents or breaches and recommend corrective actions. Coordinate with other teams in managing compliance related risks and actions.
• Ad-hoc Requests: Address and respond to ad-hoc compliance related inquiries from various Legal and Compliance units (e.g. Life Cycle, Financial Crime teams), providing timely and accurate guidelines. Assist in compiling data and information required for specific compliance projects or initiatives on short notice.