Senior Compliance Officer

at  Larson Maddox

Our client is a banking institution seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to join their team in Zurich.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the primary liaison for Relationship Managers and internal team members on compliance issues, while reviewing client files to evaluate adherence to regulations such as KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions, bribery, corruption, and tax integrity.
• Establishing and enforcing compliance controls within designated timeframes, which involve thorough documentation and reporting of discoveries to senior management and other internal parties.
• Formulating and upholding internal policies, protocols, and standards to uphold conformity with overarching group directives.
• Participating in the development and execution of employee training initiatives focused on compliance.

Requirements:

• University degree in law, business administration, or a related field, preferably attained in Switzerland. Having compliance certifications is advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, and/or audit roles, preferably within the domain of Swiss Private Banking.
• Thorough familiarity with Swiss and/or European regulatory frameworks, encompassing AML/CFT, FACTA/CRS, investment suitability, cross-border transactions, market abuse, sustainability, and other pertinent compliance concerns.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently, maintaining precision and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse business units and operate across various geographical locations.
• Fluency in both German and English is indispensable, with a strong preference for proficiency in Dutch.

Job ID PR/485850

• Serving as the primary liaison for Relationship Managers and internal team members on compliance issues, while reviewing client files to evaluate adherence to regulations such as KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions, bribery, corruption, and tax integrity.
• Establishing and enforcing compliance controls within designated timeframes, which involve thorough documentation and reporting of discoveries to senior management and other internal parties.
• Formulating and upholding internal policies, protocols, and standards to uphold conformity with overarching group directives.
• Participating in the development and execution of employee training initiatives focused on compliance